North Korea’s Kim arrives in Beijing as Putin and Xi hail ‘old friend’ ties

North Korea's Kim Jong-un on Tuesday crossed the border into China by train ahead of Wednesday's military parade in Beijing to mark the end of World War II. Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed Russian President Vladimir Putin as an “old friend” as the two leaders held talks in the Chinese capital.

Sep 2, 2025 - 22:06
North Korea’s Kim arrives in Beijing as Putin and Xi hail ‘old friend’ ties
North Korea's Kim Jong-un on Tuesday crossed the border into China by train ahead of Wednesday's military parade in Beijing to mark the end of World War II. Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed Russian President Vladimir Putin as an “old friend” as the two leaders held talks in the Chinese capital.