China's Wang Yi Praises North Korea's Achievements Amid US Efforts To Isolate
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China's Wang Yi Praises North Korea's Achievements Amid US Efforts To Isolate

10 April, 2026.China.4 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Wang Yi praised North Korea's achievements despite US isolation efforts.
  • Beijing seeks closer China-North Korea ties and improved relations.
  • Wang Yi arrived in Pyongyang to meet North Korean officials.

China-North Korea Rapprochement

Wang told Choe Son-hui that the new achievements are the result of the hard work and wisdom of the Korean people under the wise leadership of Kim Jong Un.

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Choe praised the relations between North Korea and China that have withstood every storm of history.

The visit came shortly after the resumption of air travel and railway links between the two countries.

Wang's trip was the first in about 6 years and 7 months since September 2019.

The two announced plans to mark the 65th anniversary of the North Korea-China Treaty of Friendship.

Strategic Coordination

Wang Yi and Choe Son Hui emphasized strengthening strategic communication and cooperation.

Choe stated that North Korea fully supports the one China principle and firmly opposes interference in China's internal affairs.

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The two conducted an in-depth exchange of views on current international and regional issues.

The visit came ahead of a planned summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.

Trump has repeatedly expressed interest in resuming talks with Kim Jong Un.

North Korea has been intensifying its push to forge strategic relations with Russia since 2023.

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