China's Premier Li Qiang to Visit North Korea for 80th Anniversary Celebration in Highest-Level Delegation Since 2019

Oct 07, 2025 01:22 pm CST

China's Premier Li Qiang is set to lead a government delegation to North Korea this week for the 80th anniversary celebrations of the ruling party, marking the highest-level Chinese visit since 2019. This diplomatic engagement highlights strengthening ties between the traditional allies as North Korea also builds relationships with Russia, with both Vietnam and Laos sending top leaders to attend the celebrations.