Top diplomats of North Korea, China agree to oppose hegemonism
3 minute readPublished: Monday, September 29, 2025 at 9:20 am
North Korea and China Pledge to Strengthen Ties, Oppose Hegemony
SEOUL - Top diplomats from North Korea and China convened in Beijing on Sunday, agreeing to bolster bilateral relations and jointly resist "hegemonism" and "unilateralism." The meeting between North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui and her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, signals a deepening of ties between the two nations.
According to a statement from China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang expressed China's commitment to strengthening cooperation with North Korea in international and regional affairs. He emphasized their shared opposition to all forms of hegemonism, aiming to safeguard the interests of both countries and promote international fairness. Wang also noted that the current global environment is characterized by change and instability, with power politics and bullying causing significant harm.
Choe echoed these sentiments, stating North Korea's willingness to collaborate with China in multilateral affairs to resist unilateralism and power politics, and to promote a more just world order. The meeting follows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's recent visit to Beijing, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This summit was the first in six years.
The meeting comes amid speculation of a warming relationship between the two allies, particularly after reports of a rift over Pyongyang's growing military alignment with Moscow. The North Korean state-run Korean Central News Agency reported that Wang and Choe reached a "complete consensus" on regional and international issues. Choe also conveyed a message from Kim Jong Un, reaffirming the enduring friendship between North Korea and China and emphasizing the North's commitment to strengthening ties.
Attention is now focused on China's delegation to North Korea for the upcoming 80th anniversary of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea on October 10th. Satellite imagery suggests North Korea is preparing for its largest-ever military parade to mark the occasion, with analysts anticipating the unveiling of new weapons, including intercontinental ballistic missiles and AI-enabled drones. Russia has already announced its participation, with its second-in-command attending.
BNN's Perspective: The strengthening of ties between North Korea and China, particularly their shared stance against "hegemonism," presents a complex dynamic. While it could be seen as a move to balance global power, it also raises concerns about the potential for increased regional instability and challenges to existing international norms. The focus on multilateralism is a positive development, but the true implications of this partnership will depend on its practical application.
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