North Korea's Kim will meet with Xi and Putin at Chinese military parade
Summary
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will visit China to attend a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of World War II's end, meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, highlighting their alignment against U.S. alliances in Asia.
Key Points
- Kim Jong Un will make his first visit to China in six years to attend a major military parade in Beijing.
- The parade will mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and China’s resistance against Japan.
- Kim will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the event, signaling a three-way alignment.
- Kim’s attendance may also signal efforts to resume diplomacy with the U.S. and strengthen ties with China amid sanctions and geopolitical tensions.
