Did China's Xi visit North Korea because an emboldened Kim Jong Un wants "to confront the U.S."? (opens in new tab)

Did China's Xi visit North Korea because an emboldened Kim Jong Un wants "to confront the U.S."? CBS NewsXi Jinping and Kim Jong Un vow stronger ties as North Korea visit wraps up BBCNorth Korea, China claim wins from Xi visit, but limits remain ReutersChina’s Xi Jinping Makes Rare Visit to Meet Kim Jong Un. Why Now? WSJChina’s Xi Jinping calls for strengthened ‘strategic cooperation’ with North Korea in rare summit with Kim Jong Un CNNKim Jong Un hosts Xi Jinping from a position of rare stre...