China's Xi meets North Korea premierNorth Korea premier ahead of treaty anniversary
China's President Xi Jinping met with North Korea's Premier Pak Thae Song in Beijing on Friday, July 10, 2026, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.
The meeting occurred ahead of the anniversary of the 1961 Sino-North Korean treaty, and Xi subsequently stated that China's commitment to traditional friendship with North Korea will not change regardless of international developments.
This visit reinforces the strategic alliance between the two nations as the treaty anniversary approaches.
- The 1961 treaty was signed during the Cold War when both countries faced pressure from Western powers.
- North Korea's Premier role was established in 1948 and serves as the head of the government's administrative branch.
- Beijing and Pyongyang have maintained diplomatic relations for over 75 years despite shifts in global politics.
