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China's Xi Jinping lands in North Korea for rare, high-stakes visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Pyongyang for a rare state visit, his first there in seven years. China's President Xi Jinping has kicked off his first visit to North Korea in seven years.
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  • Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Pyongyang for a rare state visit, his first there in seven years. The visit is set to have big ramifications on bilateral ties and beyond as both countries hope to reignite their traditional alliance in the face of s... S1
  • China's President Xi Jinping has kicked off his first visit to North Korea in seven years. It is also Xi's first international trip this year after hosting key summits with US and Russian leaders. S2
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