After landing at the airport, where Xi and first lady Peng Liyuan were welcomed by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his wife Ri Sol-ju with a handshake, the Chinese leader was escorted through the streets of Pyongyang by a nine-column motorcade to Kim Il-sung Square, the capital’s primary venue for parades and political events.There, at a formal welcome ceremony, the Chinese leader was given a red-carpet welcome and 21-gun salute, and greeted by a cavalry formation and military band playing the two countries’ national anthems.
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MON · 2026-06-08 · 09:18 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0608-82630
NSR-2026-0608-82630News Report·EN·Diplomatic
Pyongyang rolls out the red carpet as Xi Jinping is welcomed with pomp and ceremony
Chinese President Xi Jinping began a two-day state visit to North Korea, his first in seven years, with a formal welcome ceremony in Pyongyang. Upon arrival at the airport, Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan were greeted by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his wife Ri Sol-ju.
Fan ChenSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-08 · 09:18 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Chinese President Xi Jinping began a two-day state visit to North Korea, his first in seven years, with a formal welcome ceremony in Pyongyang. Upon arrival at the airport, Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan were greeted by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his wife Ri Sol-ju. Xi was then escorted via a motorcade to Kim Il-sung Square, where he received a red-carpet welcome, a 21-gun salute, and was greeted by a cavalry formation and military band. The ceremony included the playing of both countries' national anthems.
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A cavalry formation and military band played the national anthems of both countries.
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Xi Jinping received a red-carpet welcome and 21-gun salute at Kim Il-sung Square.
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The Chinese leader was escorted through Pyongyang by a nine-column motorcade.
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Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan were welcomed by Kim Jong-un and Ri Sol-ju upon landing.
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