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Reporter’s Notebook: Why Is Xi Visiting North Korea Ahead of the G-20?

Published: Jun. 19, 2019 7:21 p.m. GMT+8

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The border between North Korea and Northeast China’s Jilin province on May 23. Photo: VCG

The border between North Korea and Northeast China’s Jilin province on May 23. Photo: VCG

As China and North Korea celebrate 70 years of diplomatic relations, the situation on the Korean Peninsula has entered a critical period of transition and adjustment. Top Chinese leaders will finally settle expectations and visit North Korea this week.

On Thursday and Friday, President Xi Jinping will make his first official visit to North Korea and hold talks with its leader, Kim Jong Un.　　

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