China reaffirms support for Kim Jong Un's leadership

Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed China's steadfast support for Kim Jong Un's leadership and pledged to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations. During a state visit to North Korea, Xi emphasized the significance of the 65th anniversary of the China-North Korea Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance Treaty, noting that both countries will commemorate the occasion with joint events. He stressed the continued importance of relations between the ruling communist parties of both nations and called for enhanced inter-party ties, alongside diplomatic, law enforcement, and military cooperation.

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China is ready to expand cooperation in trade, agriculture, construction, science and technology, and healthcare.

Xi expressed China's readiness to expand cooperation across various sectors, including trade, agriculture, construction, science and technology, and healthcare. He added that the full reopening of border crossings and the restoration of air and rail passenger transport could create new opportunities to bolster relations. This visit marks Xi's first trip to North Korea since 2019, underscoring the strategic importance of their alliance, often described as a "friendship forged in blood" due to their shared history in the Korean War.

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The reopening of border crossings and the restoration of air and rail passenger transport can create new opportunities to strengthen relations.

Kim Jong Un welcomed Xi's visit, stating that the traditional friendship between China and North Korea remains the foundation of their bilateral relationship. He reiterated Pyongyang's consistent support for the "one China" principle and China's positions on issues concerning its core interests. Kim also expressed his country's willingness to further expand cooperation with China in the economy, infrastructure, science, education, and cultural exchanges. China remains North Korea's most crucial political and economic partner, as well as its sole official ally.

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Pyongyang consistently supports the 'one China' principle and China's positions on issues concerning its core interests.