# China-North Korea Relations

Pyongyang’s Pivot: Wang Yi’s Visit Signals a New Era of Sino-North Korean Strategic Coordination

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s April 2026 visit to Pyongyang marks a full normalization of ties, following the resumption of all major transport links. The meeting between Wang and Kim Jong Un signals a strategic alignment ahead of key international summits and reinforces China's role as North Korea's primary security guarantor and economic partner.