Xi ends 2-day Pyongyang visit as China, North Korea tighten ties
Denuclearization was absent from official reports as Beijing seeks to curb Russia's influence over Pyongyang.
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Xi Jinping · North Korea State Visit
Xi to make June 8-9 North Korea trip, first in nearly 7 years
Why it matters: The visit signals Beijing is moving to pull Pyongyang closer as Kim deepens military ties with Moscow.
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