Tilt towards Beijing? Xi and Kim vow to ‘open new chapter’ in ties

NS Nayan Seth,Mark MagnierSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-09 · 02:09 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a two-day visit to Pyongyang, where he and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledged to strengthen strategic cooperation and defend each other's sovereignty. According to North Korean state media, the leaders vowed to "open a new chapter" in bilateral relations and expand exchanges and cooperation across various sectors, including political, economic, and cultural fields. Kim Jong-un reportedly described strengthening ties with China as his country's "most important strategic mission." This visit marks a significant moment for the two nations, signaling a commitment to deeper engagement.

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Kim Jong-un stated that strengthening ties with China was the country’s 'most important strategic mission'.

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The two leaders vowed to 'open a new chapter' in bilateral ties.

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Xi Jinping visited Pyongyang for two days.

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China and North Korea pledged to strengthen strategic cooperation and defend each other’s sovereignty.

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China and North Korea have pledged to strengthen strategic cooperation and defend each other’s sovereignty, according to a North Korean state media report covering Chinese President Xi Jinping’s two-day visit to Pyongyang.The two leaders vowed to “open a new chapter” in bilateral ties and expand exchanges and cooperation in political, economic, cultural and other fields, the official Korean Central News Agency reported on Tuesday.It quoted North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as saying that strengthening ties with China was the country’s “most important strategic mission”.

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