Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi engages in discussions with North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui in Beijing.
Published On 29 Sep 2025
China and North Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to jointly oppose “hegemonism” and “unilateralism” in global affairs, a statement from China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed, subtly alluding to their shared tensions with the United States.
During a meeting in Beijing on Sunday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation. This dialogue followed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s recent visit to China, where he participated in commemorations marking the anniversary of Japan’s World War II defeat.
Wang emphasized China’s readiness to deepen collaboration with North Korea on both regional and international issues, highlighting their mutual opposition to dominance by any single power and their dedication to safeguarding common interests alongside global fairness and justice, according to the official Chinese Foreign Ministry briefing.
In response, Choe expressed North Korea’s endorsement of China’s vision for a “community with a shared future for mankind” and its Global Governance Initiative, recognizing these as vital efforts toward fostering a multipolar international system.
“North Korea fully supports these strategies and is eager to partner with China in multilateral efforts to counteract unilateral actions and power-driven politics, aiming to build a fairer and more balanced global order,” Choe stated, as per the ministry‘s report.
She also conveyed North Korea’s hopes for continued progress and success for the Chinese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, achieved through unity and perseverance.
Choe referenced Kim Jong Un’s remarks underscoring the unbreakable “friendship ties” between Pyongyang and Beijing, affirming that their relationship should evolve in accordance with contemporary demands, as reported by the state-run Korean Central News Agency.
China remains engaged in a robust rivalry with the United States, spanning areas such as trade policies and advancements in artificial intelligence.
Meanwhile, North Korea’s longstanding disputes with Washington center on its controversial nuclear weapons and missile development programs.
The discussions between Wang and Choe followed a notable event earlier this month, where Chinese President Xi Jinping, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and Russian President Vladimir Putin jointly attended a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of World War II’s conclusion. This gathering was widely interpreted as a symbolic assertion challenging U.S. global influence.
