North Korea's Foreign Minister tells Chinese counterpart that ties between the two countries are developing into an elevated new phase

This statement from North Korea's Foreign Minister indicates a potential strengthening of diplomatic ties with China, suggesting a more coordinated geopolitical stance.

Newsquawk StaffPublished 9 Apr 2026, 21:43 UTCOn the live feed at 21:23 UTC — 3 more headlines followed before this page went public

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North Korea's Foreign Minister tells Chinese counterpart that ties between the two countries are developing into an elevated new phase

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