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- North Korean leader Kim backs China's push for ‘multipolar world’ in talks with foreign minister The Independent —
- Taiwan's opposition leader meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing NPR —
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Kim Jong Un Backs China
During a high-level meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Kim Jong Un emphasized North Korea's commitment to building a 'multipolar world' alongside Beijing.
The North Korean leader's public backing of China's territorial integrity is seen as a strategic move to present a united front against U.S. influence in the region.
This diplomatic alignment comes just weeks before a high-stakes summit between Trump and Xi Jinping.
State media reports also highlighted Kim's interest in battlefield lessons from the conflict in Ukraine as he continues to modernize his military.