Xi Jinping set to meet Kim Jong-un in North Korea, as China seeks to revitalise relationship
Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea to meet Kim Jong-un in an effort to strengthen ties between the two nations. The visit comes as China seeks to maintain its influence amid North Korea's growing military and political alignment with Russia.
Why it matters
The meeting highlights shifting geopolitical alliances in East Asia, specifically the balancing act between China's traditional influence and the deepening Russia-North Korea military partnership.
China’s Xi Jinping (pictured left) is expected to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (right) in Pyongyang. Photograph: Ahn Young-joon/AP View image in fullscreen China’s Xi Jinping (pictured left) is expected to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un (right) in Pyongyang. Photograph: Ahn Young-joon/AP North Korea Xi Jinping set to meet Kim Jong-un in North Korea, as China seeks to revitalise relationship The China-North Korea relationship has been strained by a fall in trade during the pandemic and Pyongyang’s increasing ties with Russia
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