The relationship between China and North Korea
From State of the World from NPR by NPR
June 9, 2026 · 6 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the recent summit between North Korea and China and its implications amidst North Korea's growing ties with Russia.
North Korea hosted a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, the first in nearly seven years. Though the two neighboring countries have had an alliance for decades, the meeting comes as North Korea has been prioritizing its relationship with Russia. We hear from our correspondents in Shanghai and Seoul about what this meeting means. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
Topics covered
- China
- North Korea
- summit
- international relations
- alliance
- Russia
Keywords
- China
- North Korea
- Xi Jinping
- summit
- Russia
- international relations
- alliance
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: North Korea, Russia
Places: Shanghai, Seoul
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