Chinese President Xi Jinping returned to Beijing on June 9, 2026, after concluding a state visit to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). The visit, which took place from June 7 to 9, was Xi's first to the country since 2019.
During the visit, Xi met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang. The two leaders discussed bilateral relations, regional security, and economic cooperation. They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ties between the two countries.
The visit was seen as a sign of the enduring alliance between China and North Korea, despite international sanctions on the DPRK over its nuclear program. No major new agreements were announced, but both sides expressed satisfaction with the talks.
