China's Xi to visit North Korea on June 8-9
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit North Korea on June 8-9, marking his first trip to the country in nearly seven years. This visit follows North Korea's recent unveiling of a new nuclear facility, which experts believe indicates Kim Jong Un's desire to solidify his country's nuclear status. The trip comes amid growing ties between North Korea and China, as well as ongoing tensions with the United States and its allies.
- ▪Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea will take place from June 8-9, 2025.
- ▪This will be Xi's first visit to North Korea since June 2019.
- ▪North Korea recently revealed a new facility for producing nuclear bomb ingredients.
- ▪Kim Jong Un aims to enhance his country's nuclear capabilities and seek international recognition as a nuclear state.
- ▪Xi and Kim pledged mutual support and cooperation during their last meeting in Beijing.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrive for a reception marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Sept. 3, 2025. Reuters-YonhapBEIJING — Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week, both countries announced Friday, in what will be his first visit in nearly seven years.The announcement came a day after North Korea unveiled a new facility to produce the ingredients for nuclear bombs.
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