China's President Xi Jinping called for closer coordination with North Korea during his first meeting with Kim Jong Un in six years. The meeting followed Kim's attendance at a military parade in Beijing, where he also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

• President Xi stated that China's position on developing ties with North Korea would not change "no matter how the international situation evolves."
• Kim Jong Un congratulated Xi on the "successful and grand" parade, stating, "China's celebration is our celebration."
• Kim arrived in Beijing via his signature green armoured train with his teenage daughter and sister, Kim Yo Jong.