Xi Jinping Set for First North Korea Visit Since 2019
WHO:
Bloomberg.com - Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea.
BBC News - Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, invited Xi Jinping for the visit.
WHAT:
South China Morning Post - Xi's visit will be his second to North Korea, following his previous visit in 2019.
South China Morning Post - Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning stated that the two leaders would exchange views on bilateral ties and issues of “mutual interest.”
Bloomberg.com - Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea will be his first overseas trip of the year.
Bloomberg.com - The visit is described as a rare event to the isolated regime that is a longstanding ally of Beijing.
WHERE:
Bloomberg.com - Xi will travel to Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea.
WHEN:
Bloomberg.com - Xi Jinping's visit is scheduled for June 8-9.
WHY:
South China Morning Post - This year marks the 65th anniversary of the signing of the China-North Korea Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, which the visit aims to leverage to promote bilateral relations.
Bloomberg.com - The visit comes as Kim Jong Un is stepping up diplomatic activity and showcasing his expanding nuclear arsenal.
HOW:
Bloomberg.com - The visit is taking place at the invitation of Kim Jong Un.
(UPDATED June 5, 2026 11:56 UTC)
Xi is set to visit North Korea for the second time, following his previous trip in 2019. During this visit, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning announced that he and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un will discuss bilateral ties and issues of mutual interest. This year also marks the 65th anniversary of the China-North Korea Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, which the visit aims to leverage to strengthen their relationship.
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(UPDATED June 5, 2026 08:18 UTC)
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to make a rare visit to North Korea, marking his first overseas trip of the year, as he travels to Pyongyang from June 8 to 9. This visit comes at the invitation of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who is ramping up diplomatic efforts while highlighting his country's expanding nuclear capabilities. The trip underscores the longstanding alliance between the two nations, as Xi's presence in the isolated regime is seen as significant.