A potential state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang reportedly soon would mark his first overseas trip of the year and reinforce Beijing’s influence as North Korea-Russia ties deepen amid global tensions, analysts say.
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What Beijing wants from a possible Xi state visit to North Korea
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A potential state visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to Pyongyang is reportedly planned, which would reinforce Beijing's influence as North Korea-Russia ties deepen amid global tensions. This visit would be Xi's first overseas trip of the year. Analysts believe the visit would mark a significant development in the region's geopolitical landscape.