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North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Backs China's Push for ‘Multipolar World’ in Talks with Wang Yi
Kim pledged deeper ties and support for Beijing’s Taiwan claim as China said relations were entering a new phase.
- On Friday, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Pyongyang, marking Wang's first visit to the North in seven years.
- Seeking to navigate the current geopolitical environment, Kim emphasized intensifying contacts at various levels to protect common interests and foster sustained bilateral development.
- During the talks, Kim affirmed North Korea would "fully support" China's policies realizing territorial integrity based on the "one-China" principle, referencing Beijing's claim to Taiwan.
- Wang assessed bilateral relations as entering a "new phase of development" following last year's summit, while Kim declared developing these ties a "top priority."
- While prioritizing Russia's war effort in Ukraine, Kim has simultaneously sought to bolster ties with China; this outreach precedes U.S. President Donald Trump's planned May trip to Beijing for talks with Xi.
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He also emphasized the need to strengthen mutual cooperation in order to protect common interests.
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right8Center7Last UpdatedBias Distribution38% Left
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