China Reasserts Itself, to Contain North Korea’s Tilt Toward Russia

The New York Times | June 8, 2026, 12:32 p.m. | Original
On a rare visit to North Korea, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, projected unity but also sought to remind Kim Jong-un that he is the senior partner in their alliance.
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