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Why the real focus of Xi’s state visit to North Korea was Taiwan, not Russia

Why the real focus of Xi’s state visit to North Korea was Taiwan, not Russia

Amid escalating spat with Japan, Beijing wants to show Pyongyang backs its reunification goals

Why the real focus of Xi’s state visit to North Korea was Taiwan, not Russia
John Everard
John Everard June 11, 2026
South Korea, EU express ‘grave concern’ over North Korea’s nuclear arsenal

South Korea, EU express ‘grave concern’ over North Korea’s nuclear arsenal

Leaders reaffirm commitment to denuclearization and condemn DPRK’s military cooperation with Russia against Ukraine

South Korea, EU express ‘grave concern’ over North Korea’s nuclear arsenal
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 11, 2026
New uranium plant brings North Korea closer to mass-producing nukes
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New uranium plant brings North Korea closer to mass-producing nukes

Reveal suggests DPRK is moving beyond building capacity, while signaling to Seoul it has a head start on enrichment

New uranium plant brings North Korea closer to mass-producing nukes
Ankit Panda
Ankit Panda June 10, 2026
Xi Jinping’s return to Pyongyang and the future of China-North Korea relations
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Xi Jinping’s return to Pyongyang and the future of China-North Korea relations

Shreyas Reddy examines Beijing's priorities, denuclearization's absence, border reopening and Russia’s shadow

Xi Jinping’s return to Pyongyang and the future of China-North Korea relations
Why Xi Jinping brought a ‘star team’ of top officials for talks with Kim Jong Un

Why Xi Jinping brought a ‘star team’ of top officials for talks with Kim Jong Un

Large delegation featuring Xi’s confidants suggest China wants to arrest North Korea’s drift toward Russia, experts say

Why Xi Jinping brought a ‘star team’ of top officials for talks with Kim Jong Un
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin June 9, 2026
Xi wraps up North Korea trip with visits to friendship tower, cadre school

Xi wraps up North Korea trip with visits to friendship tower, cadre school

Kim Jong Un joins Chinese leader for second day of diplomatic events highlighting two sides’ ‘traditional friendship’

Xi wraps up North Korea trip with visits to friendship tower, cadre school
What Xi Jinping’s motorcade said about North Korea-China ties

What Xi Jinping’s motorcade said about North Korea-China ties

Diplomatic ceremony around Xi’s visit showcased how much the DPRK has changed, and how much ties remain the same

What Xi Jinping’s motorcade said about North Korea-China ties
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 9, 2026
The real message of Xi’s summit with Kim Jong Un was what they didn’t say
NK PRO

The real message of Xi’s summit with Kim Jong Un was what they didn’t say

Two sides closed chapter of tense ties by ignoring denuclearization, as North Korea won de facto acceptance of its nukes

The real message of Xi’s summit with Kim Jong Un was what they didn’t say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 9, 2026
IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility

IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility

Head of UN nuclear watchdog links uranium enrichment plant inspected by Kim Jong Un to building at Yongbyon complex

IAEA chief voices ‘serious concern’ about North Korea’s new nuclear facility
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park June 9, 2026
Kim, Xi hail ‘invincible’ DPRK-China friendship at banquet and arts performance

Kim, Xi hail ‘invincible’ DPRK-China friendship at banquet and arts performance

North Korean leader’s daughter not visible at reception to cap first day of Xi’s state visit

Kim, Xi hail ‘invincible’ DPRK-China friendship at banquet and arts performance
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy June 9, 2026
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