China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says it is China's steadfast stance to strengthen China-North Korea relations, irrespective of any shift in the international landscape, according to KCNA

Wang Yi's reaffirmation of China's commitment to strengthening ties with North Korea signals a potential escalation of geopolitical tensions, particularly in light of US interests in the region.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 9 Apr 2026, 21:47 UTCOn the live feed at 21:27 UTC — 2 more headlines followed before this page went public

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China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi says it is China's steadfast stance to strengthen China-North Korea relations, irrespective of any shift in the international landscape, according to KCNA

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