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Hyundai Motor focuses on China, India amid accelerating efforts to lessen dependence on U.S. market

Hyundai Motor is accelerating efforts to diversify its sales networks with market-specific strategies for China and India, as uncertainties in the global market — including potential auto tariffs in the United States — continue to linger.

2025-10-17

Absence of North Korean leader's daughter at Beijing events tempers speculation

Kim Ju-ae, the daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, who was seen accompanying her father upon arrival in Beijing on Tuesday, did not appear at any official events during the remainder of their stay in China throughout the week.

2025-09-05

Chinese president treats North Korean leader to unprecedented private dinner

Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his visit, highlighting strengthened bilateral ties between the nations.

2025-09-05

Kim's visit to China 'a historic occasion,' North Korea says

Kim Jong-un visited Beijing, strengthening North Korea-China relations and discussing cooperation during a summit with President Xi Jinping.

2025-09-05

North Korean and Chinese leaders hold first official talks in 6 years

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held a rare meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday evening in Beijing, marking their first face-to-face talks in six years.

2025-09-04

For Kim, standing with Xi and Putin offers legitimacy and approval

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un stood with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square on Wednesday, in a highly symbolic show of solidarity and elevated influence on the international stage.

2025-09-04

Xi showcases China's strength at parade with leaders of North Korea, Russia at his side

Flanked by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a veiled warning to the United States against using pressure to rein in its adversaries.

2025-09-03

More than numbers: License plate of Kim Jong-un's vehicle in China emphasizes anti-U.S. stance

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s private train, the Taeyangho, arrived at Beijing Station around 4 p.m. Tuesday, local time — 10 hours after it was first spotted by foreign media passing through Shenyang in Liaoning Province.

2025-09-03

North Korean leader's return to Beijing highlights China’s clout

Kim Jong-un's attendance at China's military parade, alongside Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin, signals emerging multipolar dynamics, while also indicating the challenges and shifting relations among North Korea, China and Russia.

2025-09-02

Train or tank? A look at Kim Jong-un's heavily armored mode of transport.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is set to make his multilateral diplomatic debut on Wednesday in China and has chosen to travel on his special train, the Taeyangho.

2025-09-02