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Kim Jong Un’s Trip to China Marks Transformation From Shunned Pariah to Confident Diplomat
Kim Jong Un used the summit to solidify alliances with China and Russia, pledging ongoing military support to Moscow amid heightened nuclear weapons testing, analysts said.
- This week, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended a gathering of some two dozen world leaders in Beijing, China, and returns home Friday after this major international appearance.
- Drawing on earlier diplomacy, Kim leveraged meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump and two high-profile trips to Russia to enhance his regime's visibility and aid.
- The Beijing meetings showcased military and political ties as Kim Jong Un pledged enduring assistance to Moscow, while attendees largely avoided questions on human rights and nuclear weapons concerns.
- The trip appears to strengthen Kim's leverage in future diplomatic negotiations, while the future of talks with Washington over nuclear and missile programs remains unresolved.
- He even brought his young daughter, a possible successor, to the trip, a rare public signal of continuity, and international analysts call this week a watershed in Kim's use of calculated diplomacy to advance North Korea's aims.
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Kim Jong Un rubs elbows with Southeast Asian heads of state during China trip
China’s large-scale military parade on Wednesday provided an opportunity for Kim Jong Un to rub elbows with over 25 foreign heads of state, with photos and videos showing that the North Korean leader didn’t just stand side by side with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin but also met counterparts from throughout Southeast Asia. But arguably […]
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