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Chinese President Ready for 'New Chapter' in Relations with N. Korea

Published February 23, 2026, 09:03
Chinese President Ready for 'New Chapter' in Relations with N. Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping has expressed his willingness to work with Kim Jong Un on a 'new chapter' in Beijing-Pyongyang relations, congratulating Kim on his re-election as general secretary of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party. Xi Jinping stated that he wants to implement the consensus they have reached and strengthen the friendship between the two countries, promoting socialism in both. China provides significant diplomatic, political and economic support to North Korea, which is vital for its survival and development. This move signals a possible deepening of relations between the two countries, despite international pressure for North Korea's disarmament.