How could the Chinese president's visit to North Korea reshape geopolitics?

How could the Chinese president's visit to North Korea reshape geopolitics?

June 8, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 1560

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The episode discusses the implications of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea on regional geopolitics.

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea. Beijing is Pyongyang's main political and economic backer. Xi has voiced his opposition to what he called hegemonism and power politics. So, how could his visit shape geopolitics in the region? In this episode:  Einar Tangen, Senior Fellow, Centre for International Governance Innovation.  Hannah Kim, Associate Professor, International Studies, Sogang University.  Aaron Glasserman, Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for the Study of Contemporary China, University of Pennsylvania. Host: Scott McLean Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on  X ,  Instagram ,  Facebook , and  YouTube

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