China’s Xi, North Korea’s Kim pledge to boost ties at rare Pyongyang summit

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: North Korea
PoliticsWorld / International
China’s Xi, North Korea’s Kim pledge to boost ties at rare Pyongyang summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un held a rare summit in Pyongyang, pledging to deepen cooperation and strategic communication, according to state media. Kim called Xi 'the greatest state guest' and reaffirmed Pyongyang's support for the One China principle. Xi expressed China's willingness to expand cooperation in trade, agriculture, construction, and technology.

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