North Korea and China’s top diplomats hold talks in Pyongyang



News North Korea and China’s top diplomats hold talks in Pyongyang Two sides agree to celebrate anniversary of mutual defense pact but reveal few details about discussions Anton Sokolin \| Jifan Li April 10, 2026 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi holds talks with his DPRK counterpart Choe Son Hui in Pyongyang on April 9, 2026 \| Image: KCTV (April 10, 2026) North Korea and China’s foreign ministers held talks in Pyongyang late Thursday, vowing to support each other on the global stage as they prepare to mark the 65th anniversary of their defense pact. China’s top diplomat Wang Yi arrived at Sunan International Airport on Thursday on a two-day visit, the DPRK party daily Rodong Sinmun reported on Friday. He was welcomed by his DPRK counterpart Choe Son Hui, Chinese Ambassador Wang Yajun and honor guards. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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North Korea and China’s top diplomats hold talks in Pyongyang

Two sides agree to celebrate anniversary of mutual defense pact but reveal few details about discussions

Anton Sokolin | Jifan Li April 10, 2026

North Korea and China’s top diplomats hold talks in Pyongyang

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi holds talks with his DPRK counterpart Choe Son Hui in Pyongyang on April 9, 2026 | Image: KCTV (April 10, 2026)

North Korea and China’s foreign ministers held talks in Pyongyang late Thursday, vowing to support each other on the global stage as they prepare to mark the 65th anniversary of their defense pact.

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi arrived at Sunan International Airport on Thursday on a two-day visit, the DPRK party daily Rodong Sinmun reported on Friday. He was welcomed by his DPRK counterpart Choe Son Hui, Chinese Ambassador Wang Yajun and honor guards.

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