Xi's planned Pyongyang visit reflects China's bid for influence, North Korea's nuclear ambitions - The Korea Times

Xi's planned Pyongyang visit reflects China's bid for influence, North Korea's nuclear ambitions - The Korea…

Xi visits Pyongyang for first time in 7 years as North Korea expands nuclear arsenal and strengthens Russia ties. Beijing's tacit acceptance of Pyongyang's nuclear status deepens China-Russia alignment, with rising geopolitical risk for Asia's tech sector.