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China's Xi vows to fight hegemony with North Korea

From The Straits Times · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Chinese President Xi Jinping stated China's policy is to upgrade ties with North Korea and that both nations will jointly combat hegemony and militarism.
  • Xi pledged cooperation with North Korea on multilateralism and global economic development to build a community of shared human destiny.
  • The visit, Xi's first in seven years, aims to strengthen exchanges and draw Pyongyang back into Beijing's influence, following increased interactions since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chinese President Xi Jinping declared China's unwavering commitment to enhancing its relationship with North Korea, vowing joint efforts to counter hegemony and militarism. In comments published by North Korea's state newspaper Rodong Sinmun, Xi emphasized strengthening exchanges across all sectors to invigorate bilateral ties and uphold a fair global order.

Xi stated that both countries must resist authoritarianism and any attempts to revive militarism that threaten regional security and stability. He also committed to working with Pyongyang to advance inclusive economic globalization and multilateralism, contributing to a shared global destiny. This declaration comes as Xi prepares for a two-day visit to North Korea, his first in seven years, aiming to re-engage Pyongyang with Beijing.

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

— Xi JinpingXi Jinping's commentary published in North Korea's state newspaper Rodong Sinmun.

The visit is seen as an effort by Beijing to draw North Korea back into its sphere of influence. Relations have seen increased interactions since the COVID-19 pandemic, with Pyongyang resuming border crossings with China and boosting exchanges. Xi previously hosted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a military parade in Beijing, where he appeared alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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

— Xi JinpingXi Jinping's commentary published in North Korea's state newspaper Rodong Sinmun.
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