A giant screen at a shopping area shows news footage of Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attending a welcoming ceremony in North Korea, in Beijing, China, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
A woman rides a scooter past giant screen at a shopping area showing news footage of Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attending a welcoming ceremony in North Korea, in Beijing, China, June 8, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a banquet hosted by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, during his state visit, in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a banquet hosted by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, during his state visit, in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping walks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during Xi's state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during Xi's state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
The flag of China is displayed on a screen during a performance at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium, during Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping, his wife Peng Liyuan, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and his wife Ri Sol Ju sit together as they attend a performance at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium, during Xi's state visit, in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping exits a vehicle with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un standing nearby, amid his state visit, in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attend a performance at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium, during Xi's state visit, in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping walks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during a welcoming ceremony, amid his state visit, at Kim Il Sung Square in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during a banquet hosted by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, amid Xi's state visit, in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
The flag of China is displayed on a screen during a performance at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium, during Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
The flags of North Korea and China are waved on stage during a performance at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium, during Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit, in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping, his wife Peng Liyuan, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and his wife Ri Sol Ju together on a red carpet as they attend a performance at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium, during Xi's state visit, in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks as he hosts a banquet amid the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping, in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping, his wife Peng Liyuan, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and his wife Ri Sol Ju walk together as they attend a performance at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium, during Xi's state visit, in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping, his wife Peng Liyuan, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and his wife Ri Sol Ju sit together as they attend a performance at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium, during Xi's state visit, in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sit facing each other during talks, amid Xi's state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping sits during talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (not pictured), amid his state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping sits next to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as he attends a performance at the Pyongyang Indoor Stadium, during his state visit, in Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sit facing each other during talks, amid Xi's state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during Xi's state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. KCNA via REUTERS
Newspapers with an image of Chinese President Xi Jinping shaking hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during Xi's state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, on the front page are displayed, at a news stand in Beijing, China June 9, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang
Motorcade carries Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, first lady Peng Liyuan from Pyongyang Airport during Xi's state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, in this picture taken June 8, 2026 and released June 9, 2026. KCNA via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. REUTERS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THIS IMAGE. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, first lady Peng Liyuan are welcomed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju, during Xi's state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, in this picture taken June 8, 2026 and released June 9, 2026. KCNA via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. REUTERS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THIS IMAGE. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, first lady Peng Liyuan are welcomed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju, during Xi's state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, in this picture taken June 8, 2026 and released June 9, 2026. KCNA via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. REUTERS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THIS IMAGE. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, first lady Peng Liyuan are welcomed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju at Pyongyang Airport during Xi's state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, in this picture taken June 8, 2026 and released June 9, 2026. KCNA via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. REUTERS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THIS IMAGE. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, first lady Peng Liyuan are welcomed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju at Pyongyang Airport during Xi's state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, in this picture taken June 8, 2026 and released June 9, 2026. KCNA via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. REUTERS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THIS IMAGE. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, first lady Peng Liyuan are welcomed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju at Pyongyang Airport during Xi's state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, in this picture taken June 8, 2026 and released June 9, 2026. KCNA via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. REUTERS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THIS IMAGE. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, first lady Peng Liyuan are welcomed by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his wife Ri Sol Ju at Pyongyang Airport during Xi's state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, in this picture taken June 8, 2026 and released June 9, 2026. KCNA via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. REUTERS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THIS IMAGE. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife first lady Peng Liyuan disembark at Pyongyang Airport during Xi's state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, in this picture taken June 8, 2026 and released June 9, 2026. KCNA via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. REUTERS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THIS IMAGE. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA.
