Xi Recognizes North Korea as Nuclear State in Strategic Pact
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has de facto recognized North Korea as a nuclear-armed state, praising Pyongyang’s recent achievements. The two leaders agreed to strengthen their “strategic relationship” based on socialist principles, according to official statements. The move signals a deepening alliance between Beijing and Pyongyang.