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In a significant diplomatic move, Chinese Premier Lee Tang visited Pyongyang for three days—marking the highest-level Chinese official visit there since 2009. The visit coincided with North Korea’s 80th anniversary of its ruling Workers Party, and involved attending military parades and high-profile meetings with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. China expressed willingness to deepen strategic communication and cooperation, aiming to promote regional stability amid North Korea's tense relations with its neighbors and the broader international community.
This high-profile visit signals Beijing’s intent to bolster its influence and build closer ties with Pyongyang, especially as regional security tensions continue to simmer.