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North Korean premier Pak Thae Song to visit China

Anadolu Agency

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July 9, 2026

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Pak to lead North Korean ruling party, government delegation as 2 sides celebrate 65th anniversary of Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance

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South China Morning Post

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· Jul 9, 2026

North Korea’s premier heads to China for defence treaty anniversary as allies extend thaw

North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song will arrive in China on Friday for a three-day trip to mark the anniversary of a friendship treaty between the two countries, in another sign of improving ties between the two traditional allies. This year is the 65th anniversary of the signing of the China-North Korea Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance, Beijing’s only formal defence pact, and Pak will be at the head of a party and government delegation. “China and North Korea are...

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

North Korea’s Premier Heads to Beijing to Mark 65th Anniversary of Mutual Defence Treaty

North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song arrived in Beijing for a three-day visit marking the 65th anniversary of the China-DPRK mutual defence treaty. The trip follows President Xi Jinping's June summit in Pyongyang and signals accelerating diplomatic momentum between the two allies.

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 10, 2026

China and North Korea Strengthen Alliance

China’s President Xi Jinping has met with North Korean Premier, Pak Thae Song in Beijing on Friday, as Pak begins a three-day visit, local media reported. He is expected to attend events commemorating the 65th anniversary of the China–North Korea friendship treaty. Pak arrived in the Chinese capital earlier on Friday. The visit follows Xi’s [] The post China and North Korea Strengthen Alliance appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 11, 2026

China’s Xi Jinping hosts Premier of North Korea

​China's President Xi Jinping has hosted North Korea's Premier Pak Thae Song. ​According to Chinese state media, the pair agreed to maintain strategic resolve in a tense global environment. ​Both sides also agreed to expedite agreements reached during Mr Xi's last meeting with North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un, which involved expanding political, economic, and cultural cooperation.

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 11, 2026

N. Korean, Chinese premiers discuss expanding exchanges, cooperation on 65th anniv. of friendship treaty

SEOUL, July 12 (Yonhap) -- North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song has met with his C...

The korea Herald News

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· Jul 13, 2026

N. Korean premier’s China trip signals push to revive economic cooperation

North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song’s visit to China appears to have laid the groundwork for a broader revival of bilateral economic and infrastructure cooperation, as Beijing extended unusually high-level diplomatic treatment to the North Korean delegation following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Pyongyang in June, observers said Monday. Pak returned to Pyongyang on Sunday after a three-day visit marking the 65th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance

NK News

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· Jul 9, 2026

North Korea’s premier to visit China to celebrate alliance treaty

North Korea’s premier will travel to China for a two-day visit starting Friday to mark the 65th anniversary of a bilateral alliance treaty Sunday, DPRK and Chinese state media reported. Pak Thae Song will head a party and government delegation at the invitation of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the []

China Global Television Network

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· Jul 11, 2026

Cai Qi attends China-DPRK Treaty's 65th anniversary reception

Communist Party of China (CPC) senior official Cai Qi and premier of the Cabinet of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Pak Thae Song attended and delivered speeches at the reception commemorating the 65th anniversary of the signing of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance in Beijing on Friday.

Irish Mirror

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· Jul 12, 2026

100 years on, interesting facts about Ireland's national anthem you may not know

On this date – July 12 – in 1926, Amhran na Bhfiann was officially adopted as our national song

Daily NK English

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· Jun 24, 2026

The Xi–Kim summit’s hidden fault lines

When Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea on June 8 and 9, 2026, for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the pageantry on display — welcome ceremonies, state banquets, elaborate artistic performances — appeared carefully staged to send a message of Sino–North Korean solidarity to South Korea, the United States, and []

Breakthrough News

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· Jul 1, 2026

Facing Washington’s threats, DPRK and China renew ties

Xi Jinping’s first visit to Pyongyang since 2019 indicates a new chapter of China-DPRK relations is unfolding – one where Beijing may be embracing its neighbor as a nuclear power. Ju-Hyun Park , July 1, 2026

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 8, 2026

Lagu Tinggi satukan dua negara menerusi muzik Nusantara

KUALA LUMPUR: Muzik sekali lagi menjadi jambatan yang menyatukan Malaysia dan Indonesia apabila duo hip hop tempatan, Kmy Kmo Luca Sickta bergabung dengan penyanyi sinden Indonesia, Niken Salindry menerusi single terbaharu berjudul Tinggi. Kolaborasi antarabangsa pertama itu menyaksikan gabungan unik rap Melayu dengan alunan vokal tradisional Jawa, sekali gus mengetengahkan kekayaan seni dan budaya ... Read more The post Lagu Tinggi satukan dua negara menerusi muzik Nusantara appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Korea Times News

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· Jul 10, 2026

[MORNING CALM TALES] 'Ppi-ppi': Korea's brief pager fad in the '90s

[MORNING CALM TALES] 'Ppi-ppi': Korea's brief pager fad in the '90s

teleSUR English

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· Jul 10, 2026

President Xi: China and North Korea to Keep Advancing Socialist Cause

The Chinese leader made the remarks during a meeting with Pak Thae Song in Beijing. On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping said that his country and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) should ensure that the development of bilateral relations always helps consolidate their respective socialist causes and promote their modernization drives. RELATED: China []

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 7, 2026

South Korea's president departs for Türkiye to attend NATO summit

Lee Jae Myung’s visit to Türkiye part of two-nation trip before heading to Mongolia

Mindanao Times

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· Jun 26, 2026

HEY JUNE! pays tribute to OPM legacy with new single ‘Ai Shite Ruyo’

HEY JUNE! surprises fans with a fresh take on a beloved Filipino classic with their rendition of “Ai Shite Ruyo,” originally recorded by legendary pop group Smokey Mountain. The release

GiveMeSport

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· Jun 25, 2026

Scotland & Yes Sir, I Can Boogie: Lyrics & Story of Tartan Army Chant

Originally a disco hit from the 1970s with no obvious connection to Scottish football, the track has become one of the nation's favourite chants

OneIndia

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· Jul 10, 2026

Beyond Welfare: How Mukhmantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana Became Punjab’s New Social Media Trend

The familiar Tun Tun notification sound is no longer just another mobile alert in Punjab. It has become the soundtrack of thousands of social media reels celebrating the Punjab Government's Mukhmantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana. From village courtyards to bustling towns,

BERNAMA

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· Jul 4, 2026

World : Musical Mashup Of 'America The Beautiful', 'Tanah Pusaka' Strengthens Malaysia-US Ties

By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- A unique musical collaboration combining the United States' patriotic song America the Beautiful and Malaysia's Tanah Pusaka reflects how music can serve as a modern diplomatic tool to strengthen people-to-people ties between the two countries.

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