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China's Foreign Minister Visits North Korea to Reinforce Ties

4/8/2026

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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit North Korea on April 9–10 to strengthen ties weakened by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
This will be Wang Yi's first trip to North Korea since late 2019.
A Chinese ministry spokesperson said the visit will enhance communication and cooperation, underscoring Beijing's commitment to strong ties.
After a six-year suspension, passenger trains and flights between Beijing and Pyongyang resumed in March.

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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit North Korea on April 9–10 to strengthen ties weakened by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
This will be Wang Yi's first trip to North Korea since late 2019.
A Chinese ministry spokesperson said the visit will enhance communication and cooperation, underscoring Beijing's commitment to strong ties.
After a six-year suspension, passenger trains and flights between Beijing and Pyongyang resumed in March.