Xi Jinping expresses hope China can open ‘new chapter’ in relations with North Korea

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Yuanyue DangFebruary 23, 2026 at 10:57 AM

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Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on his reselection as general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea. Xi conveyed this message via Xinhua news agency, highlighting the "high trust and wholehearted support" Kim enjoys. Xi expressed his readiness to collaborate with Kim to foster stronger China-North Korea relations, advance socialist development in both nations, and improve the well-being of their citizens. He also voiced hope for North Korea's continued progress in its socialist endeavors. Xi emphasized that maintaining and strengthening ties with North Korea remains a steadfast policy for China, viewing the two countries as socialist and friendly neighbors.

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