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Kim Jong Un to meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade

Kim Jong Un to meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade

Summary

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit China to attend a military parade, where he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. This marks Kim's first participation in a large multinational event since becoming North Korea's leader. The parade highlights the relationship between China, Russia, and North Korea.

Key Facts

  • Kim Jong Un will visit China next week for the first time in six years to attend a military parade.
  • The event will bring Kim together with numerous world leaders, including Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.
  • The parade commemorates the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and China’s wartime resistance against Japan.
  • About 26 foreign leaders are expected to attend; no leaders from major Western countries are likely to be present.
  • The military parade will showcase some of China’s newest weapons.
  • North Korea's cooperation with Russia includes supplying troops and ammunition for Russia’s war against Ukraine.
  • China is North Korea’s largest trading partner and main aid provider.
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