China's Xi Jinping Visits North Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea for a two-day state visit, his first trip to Pyongyang in nearly seven years.

The visit aims to reinforce ties with its traditional ally amid shifting geopolitical dynamics and North Korea's increasing intimacy with Russia.

Xi was welcomed with pomp and ceremony, emphasizing the 'unwavering' friendship between the two nations.

This high-profile visit is seen as an effort to reassert China's influence over North Korea, especially as Pyongyang's alignment with Russia has complicated regional stability.

Discussions are expected to focus on strengthening their alliance against the West, with denuclearization likely off the table.