July 08, 2026
He calls for new naval bases as part of wider military upgrade plan
He accuses the US of fuelling conflicts in Europe and West Asia through its pursuit of global dominance
Kim Jong Un hosts a banquet for Xi Jinping and his delegation
He is expected to hold talks with Kim on the two-day visit
Earlier engagements between the two leaders continue to shape current diplomatic ties
Kim vows upgraded cruise missiles to be deployed near border with South Korea
Xi, who hosted US President Donald Trump last week, will try to act as a mediator between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
He called for adjusting the training system and expanding practical drills to reflect changes in modern warfare
