China's Xi says he will work with North Korea to fight hegemony, North Korean media says

Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for the first time in seven years to meet Kim Jong Un, signaling Beijing's push for closer ties.
China says it will strengthen cooperation with North Korea and jointly oppose "hegemony" and efforts to revive militarism.
Cross-border exchanges and trade have resumed after COVID-era suspensions, increasing contact between the neighbors.