East Asia · 11 May 2026 to 24 June 2026 · 18 headlines · Al Jazeera, BBC News, South China Morning Post, AP, Wall Street Journal
Why is China's Xi Jinping visiting North Korea?
Why is China's Xi Jinping visiting North Korea?: a running story on the front pages of 5 newsrooms from 11 May 2026 to 24 June 2026, 18 headlines over 45 days.
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24 June 2026
- South China Morning Post Why North Korea prefers a ‘hostile’ neighbour to Seoul’s peace efforts
21 June 2026
- Wall Street Journal Economic pressure has largely failed to cow rogue regimes, as Iran, Russia and North Korea master the art of evading U.S. sanctions.
11 June 2026
- South China Morning Post Was Xi’s stance on North Korea military ties also a message for US, Russia?
10 June 2026
9 June 2026
8 June 2026
- South China Morning Post Breaking | Xi Jinping says China’s support for North Korea and Kim Jong-un is ‘unwavering’
- South China Morning Post North Korea says nuclear programme is ‘irreversible’ ahead of Xi’s visit
- AP North Korea calls the US push for its denuclearization 'anachronistic dream'
- BBC News Xi Jinping lands in North Korea to meet Kim Jong Un in rare visit
- South China Morning Post Xi Jinping arrives in a North Korea armed with advanced warships and AI drones
- BBC News Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping going to North Korea?
- South China Morning Post China’s Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea after hailing everlasting friendship
- Al Jazeera Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now?
5 June 2026
- South China Morning Post Chinese leader Xi Jinping visit to North Korea confirmed for next week
30 May 2026
- South China Morning Post Japan PM vows ‘breakthrough’ with North Korea in abduction issue
21 May 2026
- South China Morning Post China’s Xi Jinping expected to visit North Korea as early as next week