# Friendship or leverage: Why is Xi Jinping in North Korea?

- Published: 2026-06-08T14:22:38Z
- Updated: 2026-06-20T16:31:32Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdep497r256o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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Beijing is trying to reassert influence over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.

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