China's top diplomat meets with a delegation of the Workers’ Party of Korea

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On November 5, China’s top diplomat, Member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Wang Yi met in Beijing with a delegation led by Kim Song-nam, a senior official of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK). According to multiple official reports, the meeting focused on reinforcing China–DPRK relations and implementing the consensus reached by the top leaders of both countries.

Wang Yi emphasized that Xi Jinping’s recent state visit to the DPRK set the direction for developing China–DPRK relations in a “new era,” and China is willing to work with the DPRK to promote continuous and positive growth in bilateral ties.

Wang Yi also briefed the delegation on the main outcomes of the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee, highlighting its significance for party governance and national development

Kim Song-nam stated that the DPRK is ready to follow the will of the top leaders of both parties and countries, making sustained efforts to deepen DPRK–China friendship and cooperation.

The visit comes amid increased high-level exchanges between the two countries and follows Kim Jong Un's recent trip to Dandong, which underscored the strategic nature of China–DPRK relations. Reports also note that the meeting occurred as discussions about potential DPRK–U.S. dialogue were emerging ahead of the APEC summit.