China's Xi says he will work with North Korea to fight hegemony, North Korean media says

Chinese President Xi Jinping has affirmed China's commitment to upgrading relations with North Korea, stating the two nations will collaborate to fight hegemony and militarism. These remarks were published in North Korea's state newspaper Rodong Sinmun on Monday, just as Xi was expected to arrive for a two-day visit – his first in seven years.

The commentary highlighted China's "unwavering policy" to enhance bilateral ties. Xi emphasized that both neighbors would boost exchanges across all sectors to invigorate their relationship and uphold a "fair and just global order." He specifically called for opposition to "hegemony, authoritarianism and all attempts and conspiracies to revive militarism that endanger regional security and stability."

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We must oppose hegemony, authoritarianism and all attempts and conspiracies to revive militarism that endanger regional security and stability.

Xi's visit aims to reassert Beijing's influence over Pyongyang, particularly as China seeks to draw North Korea back into its sphere of influence. The two countries are expected to discuss ways to promote multilateralism and inclusive economic globalization, fostering a "community of shared human destiny."

Relations between China and North Korea have seen increased exchanges since the COVID-19 pandemic, with Pyongyang resuming border crossings. Xi previously hosted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a military parade in Beijing, where Russian President Vladimir Putin was also present, signaling a deepening alignment among the three nations.

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It is China's unwavering policy to upgrade ties with North Korea.