Can Xi bring North Korea closer into Beijing's orbit?
8 Jun 2026, 12:47 GMT
Topic: World
Source URL: https://www.dw.com/en/can-xi-bring-north-korea-closer-into-beijing-s-orbit/a-77460576?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf
The Chinese leader's first trip to North Korea in 7 years comes as Pyongyang has moved closer to Russia. Kim Jong Un is likely to seek more access to China's economic power, analysts say.