Kim Jong Un hosts senior Chinese official in Pyongyang
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has held meetings with a high-ranking Chinese official, according to reports from Euronews regarding regional diplomatic ties.
By Europa Express17 Jul 2026 · 09:00 CETUpdated 17 Jul 2026 · 09:00 CET
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Core Briefing: Kim Jong Un hosts senior Chinese official in Pyongyang
Strategic Context: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has held meetings with a high-ranking Chinese official, according to reports from Euronews regarding regional diplomatic ties.
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According to Euronews, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has hosted a top Chinese official in Pyongyang. The meeting occurs as Beijing continues efforts to reassert its influence across the Korean peninsula.
The report notes that Chinese President Xi Jinping previously visited Pyongyang in June 2026 as part of a broader diplomatic push by the Chinese government to strengthen its position in the region.