Xi on North Korean military ties; US blacklists Chinese tech firms: SCMP’s 7 highlights

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Xi on North Korean military ties; US blacklists Chinese tech firms: SCMP’s 7 highlights

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pictured in Pyongyang on June 9. Photo: Xinhua

SCMPPublished: 12:34pm, 12 Jun 2026We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.

1. Was Xi’s stance on North Korea military ties also a message for US, Russia?

During his meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping said both sides should “enhance exchanges in diplomacy, law enforcement and military affairs”, according to state news agency Xinhua.

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