Xi Jinping meets Kim Jong Un as China and North Korea tighten alliance
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-06-09 18:50 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Defence, Immigration, Asia, Europe, Military & Defence, South Korea, Iran, Ukraine/Russia, China, World News, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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Xi Jinping met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and declared his willingness to elevate bilateral relations to "new heights". The visit featured a lavish state reception, military honours and large crowds waving Chinese and North Korean flags across the capital. The summit comes at a time of heightened diplomatic activity for Beijing, which has recently hosted leaders including US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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