Image source, AFP via Getty ImagesXi’s trip to Pyongyang comes days after a flurry of diplomatic activity in Beijing.
This month, Xi welcomed two high-profile guests to China: US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, on separate state visits.
Both of those visits were heavy on pomp and ceremony, and showcased the personal rapport between Xi and the two leaders.
These countries loom large in North Korean foreign policy: Pyongyang views the US as its main political enemy, and Russia as a growing friend to whom Kim has pledged unwavering support.
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