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Xi Jinping may visit North Korea next week, according to Yonhap news agency

21 Mayıs 2026Japan Times

Chinese President Xi Jinping may visit North Korea as early as next week, marking his first trip to the country in seven years. This potential visit comes as both nations seek to strengthen their bilateral ties amid changing geopolitical dynamics.
The meeting could signal a renewed commitment to cooperation between China and North Korea.
The relationship between China and North Korea has historically been complex, with China acting as a key ally and economic partner for the isolated regime. Recent developments, including North Korea's missile tests and China's own geopolitical ambitions, may have prompted a reevaluation of their partnership.
Xi's potential visit to North Korea underscores the shifting alliances in East Asia, particularly in light of increasing tensions with the United States. Strengthening ties with North Korea could provide China with strategic leverage in regional politics.

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