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Will Xi’s North Korea visit show Kim that China remains Pyongyang’s most vital ally?
President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for the first time in seven years to strengthen economic and diplomatic ties, amid stalled progress on denuclearisation. Analysts suggest the visit highlights China's confidence and its role as Pyongyang's key ally.
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