Kim Jong Un holds talks with top Chinese official as two sides celebrate ties



News Kim Jong Un holds talks with top Chinese official as two sides celebrate ties Both sides tight-lipped about talks as Beijing remains cautious about aligning with ‘rogue’ North Korea, expert says Ifang Bremer April 15, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shakes hands with Zhao Leji in Pyongyang on April 13, 2024. \| Image: Rodong Sinmun North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met the leader of China’s national legislature on Saturday and stressed the importance of bilateral ties, though an expert told NK News that Beijing is likely taking a cautious approach with the “rogue state.” Kim reportedly said the visit by Zhao Leji, China’s third highest-ranked official, was “of very weighty significance in demonstrating the invincibility of the DPRK-China friendship.” North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met the leader of China’s national legislature on Saturday and stressed the importance of bilateral ties, though an expert told NK News that Beijing is likely taking a cautious approach with the “rogue state.” Kim reportedly said the visit by Zhao Leji, China’s third highest-ranked official, was “of very weighty significance in demonstrating the invincibility of the DPRK-China friendship.” Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Kim Jong Un holds talks with top Chinese official as two sides celebrate ties

Both sides tight-lipped about talks as Beijing remains cautious about aligning with ‘rogue’ North Korea, expert says

Ifang Bremer April 15, 2024

Kim Jong Un holds talks with top Chinese official as two sides celebrate ties

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shakes hands with Zhao Leji in Pyongyang on April 13, 2024. | Image: Rodong Sinmun

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met the leader of China’s national legislature on Saturday and stressed the importance of bilateral ties, though an expert told NK News that Beijing is likely taking a cautious approach with the “rogue state.”

Kim reportedly said the visit by Zhao Leji, China’s third highest-ranked official, was “of very weighty significance in demonstrating the invincibility of the DPRK-China friendship.”

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