Xi and Kim Express Hopes for Greater Ties Between China and North Korea
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un underscored their commitment to deepen cooperation in a closely watched summit on Monday, as Xi made a rare visit to Pyongyang in a likely attempt to reassert Beijing's unique influence over its socialist neighbor.
TL;DR
- Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un met in a summit in Pyongyang.
- The leaders committed to deepening cooperation between China and North Korea.
- Xi's visit was a rare occasion, likely intended to reassert Beijing's influence.
- The summit underscored the unique relationship between the two socialist neighbors.