Chinese President Xi Jinping recently visited Pyongyang, where he and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reached an "important consensus" on enhancing their bilateral relationship and ensuring regional peace, according to North Korean state media KCNA. In a message of thanks following the visit, Xi stated that both leaders exchanged in-depth views on mutual concerns and established a series of joint agreements aimed at deepening ties. Xi expressed his commitment to work with Kim based on long-term interests to safeguard and develop their relationship further, contributing to regional and global stability. This visit, his first in seven years, was described as having successfully concluded and marking a new historical phase in their relations. The two leaders agreed to expand cooperation across various sectors, including politics, economy, and culture, while also enhancing strategic communication between their governments. Additionally, they honored Chinese soldiers who died during the Korean War at the Sino-Korean Friendship Tower and visited a political training school for party cadres, indicating a focus on strengthening ties at multiple levels.