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North Korea and China diplomatic relations

Overview

A high level North Korean delegation, led by Kim Song-nam, director of the international affairs department of the Workers’ Party of Korea, conducted a five day official visit to China from November 3 to 7, 2026.

During the visit, the delegation held meetings in Beijing with senior Chinese officials, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Politburo Standing Committee member Cai Qi, and International Liaison Department Head Liu Haixing. Discussions focused on reaffirming mutual support for domestic socialist construction and foreign policies, while implementing consensus reached by the supreme leaders of both nations.

The delegation also visited sites in Shanghai and Qingdao. Both parties pledged to enhance strategic coordination, expand cooperation across various fields, and deepen bilateral relations and economic ties.

Entities

Workers' Party of Korea · Kim Song-nam · Cai Qi · Chinese Communist Party · Wang Yi

Timeline

  1. [INTERNATIONAL] 3 sources
    North Korean delegation completes five-day official visit to China

    A North Korean Workers' Party delegation led by Kim Song-nam completed a five-day official visit to China, meeting top officials to strengthen bilateral ties and party cooperation.

  2. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    North Korea and China hold high-level meetings to deepen ties

    North Korean official Kim Song-nam met with top Chinese Communist Party leaders in Beijing to reaffirm strategic ties and deepen party-to-party cooperation.

Sources

chosonsinbo.com · english.hani.co.kr · koreaherald.com · m.imaeil.com · omaringa.com.br