Kim, Xi hail bond as North Korea says it will protect China’s interests
Summary
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Beijing, where Kim pledged support for China's interests. This meeting followed a display of unity with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The discussions included long-term cooperation among North Korea, China, and Russia.Key Facts
- Kim Jong Un promised China's leader, Xi Jinping, that North Korea would support China's sovereignty and territorial interests.
- The meeting in Beijing followed Kim's participation in a military parade with Chinese and Russian leaders.
- The parade celebrated 80 years since the end of World War II and featured advanced Chinese military equipment.
- Kim's visit to China was his first international trip since meeting with Putin in Russia earlier in 2023.
- Xi referred to China and North Korea as sharing a common destiny and expressed a desire to strengthen relations.
- North Korea has sent soldiers and military supplies to assist Russia in its conflict with Ukraine.
- Russian President Putin acknowledged North Korea's military support and discussed strengthening partnerships with Kim.
- President Trump commented on the meeting through social media, leading to a dismissal from a Kremlin aide.
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