Xi Jinping Thanks Kim Jong-un, Satisfied with Visit but Silent on Denuclearization
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Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a thank-you message to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un after his state visit, expressing satisfaction with the outcomes, but made no mention of denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula. This comes after Kim Yo-jong's earlier statement rejecting any compromise on North Korea's nuclear status, signaling a new phase in China-North Korea relations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: Why did President Xi Jinping send a thank-you message to Kim Jong-un?
- A: To express satisfaction with the outcomes of his state visit to North Korea (June 8-9, 2019) and gratitude for Kim's hospitality.
- Q: Why was denuclearization not mentioned in the message?
- A: North Korea had signaled its uncompromising stance on its nuclear weapons status, and China avoided confrontation on this issue.
- Q: What did Kim Yo-jong's statement say?
- A: She declared North Korea's status as a nuclear weapons state is non-negotiable and that it will not tolerate any threats.