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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Kim pledged exponential nuclear buildup after touring new plant
What's new: KCNA reported weapons-grade nuclear material output more than doubled over the past five years.
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