Xi calls China–North Korea ties "unbreakable," but Pyongyang's Russia pivot is testing Beijing's leverage.
8 Jun 2026, 12:47 GMT
Topic: World
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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.