North Korea, China vow deeper ties, reject hegemonism

North Korea and China pledged to deepen ties and resist hegemonism during foreign ministers’ talks in Beijing, amid tensions with the United States.

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00:00The foreign ministers of North Korea and China pledged to strengthen bilateral ties and stand

00:06together against what they call hegemonism and unilateralism. Now the move could be seen

00:12as a subtle message to the United States. The talks in Beijing on Sunday between North

00:19Korea's Chosonhui and China's Wang Yi follow the first summit in more than six years between

00:25Kim Jong-un and Xi Jinping. At that meeting, both leaders promised closer cooperation.

00:32Choson North Korea aims to strengthen ties with China and resist unilateralism. Wang said China

00:38will boost strategic dialogue and work closely with North Korea. In recent years, North Korea

00:44has relied on Russia, sending troops and ammunition to Ukraine. Analysts say Kim is now looking to

00:51rebuild momentum with China, his main trading partner and aid provider.