Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Pyongyang for a significant two-day visit, his first since 2019, aiming to strengthen bilateral ties. He emphasized the enduring 'combat friendship' between China and North Korea, pledging deeper strategic communication.

Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Pyongyang on Monday for a two-day visit, his first to North Korea since 2019. In an article published by Rodong Sinmun, the official newspaper of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, on Monday morning, Xi said the combat friendship “forged in blood” and comradely bond of mutual trust between the two countries stood the test of time and the changing international landscape. Xi pledged to deepen strategic communication and interact frequently...