Chinese President Xi Jinping to visit North Korea next week | East Asia Tonight 5 June 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set for a rare trip to North Korea from 8 to 9 June. Also on East Asia Tonight, border security and stability are at the key focus of China and Myanmar talks in Beijing. Meanwhile, South Korea’s election commission chief resigns over the shortage of ballot paper in recently held local elections. 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Xi to visit North Korea 07:28 China urges border calm in talks with Myanmar 16:29 CNA explains how Chinese companies are looking beyond Indonesia for nickel supplies 19:05 Nvidia CEO says robotics is South Korea's next big sector 20:18 CNA explains why aircraft shortages remain a major concern for carriers worldwide 29:43 South Korea's election commission chief resigns 32:54 Insights on China's Pinglu Canal as it nears completion 42:47 Japan plans to replace 14 ageing nuclear reactors by 2050s 47:26 Senior care expo in Shanghai 51:52 Pop Mart marks 20th anniversary of Molly character in Beijing