North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with Chinese President Xi Jinping and their wives in Beijing. Photo: AFP North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with Chinese President Xi Jinping and their wives in Beijing. Photo: AFP
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with Chinese President Xi Jinping and their wives in Beijing. Photo: AFP
This Week in Asia /  Geopolitics

Why Kim’s China visit raises – and dashes – hopes for Trump summit

Was North Korean leader’s surprise international debut in Beijing an auspicious sign ahead of meetings with the leaders of South Korea and the United States – or an attempt to gain an advantage?

Topic |   Kim Jong-un
David Josef Volodzko
David Josef Volodzko

Updated: 9:31am, 31 Mar, 2018

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North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with Chinese President Xi Jinping and their wives in Beijing. Photo: AFP North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with Chinese President Xi Jinping and their wives in Beijing. Photo: AFP
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un with Chinese President Xi Jinping and their wives in Beijing. Photo: AFP
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