Pyongyang rolls out the red carpet as Xi Jinping is welcomed with pomp and ceremony
Chinese President Xi Jinping received a grand welcome in Pyongyang, North Korea, with a red-carpet ceremony and a 21-gun salute. He was greeted by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and a large crowd waving flags. The visit, marked by giant portraits of both leaders and banners proclaiming "eternal friendship," included a parade and a review of the guard of honor, emphasizing the strong ties between the two nations. AI