China’s Xi Goes to North Korea to Court Kim
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea to meet with leader Kim Jong Un and celebrate the 65th anniversary of their defense treaty. The visit highlights growing ties between North Korea, China, and Russia amid global tensions.Key Facts
- Xi Jinping arrived in Pyongyang for a two-day summit with Kim Jong Un.
- The visit marks 65 years since China and North Korea signed their mutual defense treaty.
- This treaty is the only defense pact China has ever signed.
- Kim Jong Un was joined by his teenage daughter, seen as his likely successor.
- North Korea and Russia signed a new security agreement in June 2024.
- North Korean soldiers participated in Russia’s Victory Day parade in May 2024.
- Xi emphasized opposing hegemonic power and actions that threaten regional security.
- This visit follows Xi’s first trip to North Korea in 2019 and North Korea’s past talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
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