Xi visits Pyongyang and China rehabilitates North Korea (opens in new tab)

Xi visits Pyongyang and China rehabilitates North Korea H.Seidl Tue, 06/23/2026 - 17:27 picture alliance / KCNA via KNS via AP | Uncredited Comment Jun 24, 2026 5 min read Xi visits Pyongyang and China rehabilitates North Korea Russia’s renewed standing in northeast Asia and continued US strength in the region have encouraged Beijing to set aside reservations about its only official ally, says Andrew Scobell.Xi Jinping’s June 2026 two-day state visit to North Korea is an unmistakable sign tha...