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2026-06-09First seen
2026-06-09Last seen
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China, North Korea
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Strategic competition

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Xi Jinping was concluding a two-day visit to North Korea and interprets the trip as evidence that Kim Jong Un’s stronger ties with Russia have reduced his dependence on China.

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Xi visit is evidence of Kim Jong Un’s increased leverage

Xi Jinping was concluding a two-day visit to North Korea and interprets the trip as evidence that Kim Jong Un’s stronger ties with Russia have reduced his dependence on China.

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  1. Xi visit is evidence of Kim Jong Un’s increased leverage

    Erik’s assessmentStrategic competitionNorth Korea

    The fact that Xi is visiting Kim Jong Un - and not the other way around - exemplifies the geopolitical clout Kim has achieved by forging stronger ties with Russia over Ukraine

    Xi Jinping was concluding a two-day visit to North Korea and interprets the trip as evidence that Kim Jong Un’s stronger ties with Russia have reduced his dependence on China.

    Open source report