Xi arrives in North Korea, meets Kim amid nuclear tensions

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea on Thursday for a summit with leader Kim Jong Un. The visit comes as the international community closely watches North Korea’s nuclear weapons program. Xi is the first Chinese leader to visit North Korea in 14 years. The meeting is seen as a bid to strengthen ties between the two allies. North Korea has continued to develop its nuclear capabilities despite United Nations sanctions. Experts say the summit may focus on economic cooperation and security issues. China is North Korea’s largest trading partner and main diplomatic supporter. The visit also signals Beijing’s desire to play a key role in regional stability. No details of the agenda have been released. Analysts expect the leaders to discuss denuclearization talks, which have stalled since a summit between Kim and U.S. President Donald Trump collapsed in February.