Is Kim Jong-un embarrassing China?

Kim Jong-un embarrasse-t-il la Chine ?

Jun 9, 2026, 06:20 PM fr source ↗

Summary

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his first visit to North Korea since 2019, given a lavish welcome by Kim Jong-un. The trip comes as Pyongyang draws closer to Moscow and holds firm on its nuclear program, raising questions about how comfortable Beijing is with its unpredictable ally.

Preview

Le président chinois, Xi Jinping, a bouclé mardi son déplacement en Corée du Nord. Il a été accueilli en grande pompe lundi par Kim Jong-un, à l'occasion de sa première visite dans le pays depuis 2019, à l'heure où Pyongyang s'affirme aux côtés de Moscou et maintient fermement le cap sur son programme nucléaire.

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