Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made a clear statement of their friendship in Pyongyang. Photo: AFP
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Was Xi Jinping’s state visit to North Korea a reminder to the US that ‘big brother’ is always watching?
- Chinese president makes a big play of his close friendship with Kim Jong-un during two-day state visit to Pyongyang
- Trip sends a strong message to Washington that when it comes to the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula, Beijing is still very much involved
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made a clear statement of their friendship in Pyongyang. Photo: AFP
Kim Jong-un welcomed Xi Jinping to Pyongyang at the start of his two-day state visit. Photo: CCTV via AP
Chinese President Xi Jinping promises to play ‘positive’ role in helping North Korea denuclearise
- Chinese leader tells Kim Jong-un he is ready to assist peace talks and help North meet its needs at start of two-day state visit to Pyongyang
- Kim avoids naming Donald Trump directly, but blames the ‘relevant parties’ for not responding to his overtures
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Kim Jong-un welcomed Xi Jinping to Pyongyang at the start of his two-day state visit. Photo: CCTV via AP