Al Jazeera explains China-North Korea ties as Xi visits Pyongyang

Al Jazeera explains China-North Korea ties as Xi visits Pyongyang Al Jazeera explains China-North Korea ties as Xi visits Pyongyang China’s Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for the first time in seven years. Al Jazeera’s Katrina Yu explains what Beijing gets out of its relationship with Pyongyang, which is often perceived as lopsided. Published On 8 Jun 2026