Key facts
- President Xi Jinping concluded his visit to North Korea.
- Xi and Kim Jong-un reached a "critical consensus" on bilateral relations.
- Analysts suggest the visit solidified China's indispensable role in regional stability.
- The visit highlighted China's economic importance to North Korea.
President Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea has reinforced China's crucial role in regional stability and its economic importance to Pyongyang, according to analysts. The Chinese president concluded his visit on Tuesday afternoon after reaching what he described as a "critical consensus" with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Xi stated his readiness to work with Kim to jointly guide China-North Korea relations.