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Xi Jinping Praises Kim's Reelection, Strengthens Ties

2/23/2026

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Xi Jinping congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on his reelection as general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea during Ninth Party Congress.
Xi praised the party's achievements and expressed desire to strengthen China-Democratic People's Republic of Korea relations.
China's Central Committee commended North Korea's economic progress and pledged to pursue peace.
China maintains a relationship with Bangladesh, stressing cooperation and non-interference after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) victory.

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Xi Jinping congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on his reelection as general secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea during Ninth Party Congress.
Xi praised the party's achievements and expressed desire to strengthen China-Democratic People's Republic of Korea relations.
China's Central Committee commended North Korea's economic progress and pledged to pursue peace.
China maintains a relationship with Bangladesh, stressing cooperation and non-interference after the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) victory.