Who are the North Korean officials joining Kim Jong-un’s China visit?

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrived in China by train on Tuesday, joined by a delegation including his foreign minister.
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Xinhua reported Kim’s arrival in a brief report. An accompanying photo captured Kim getting off the train, smiling, while honour guards stood by the door.

He was greeted by Cai Qi, China’s number five-ranked official, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the official Korean Central News Agency reported.
Choe Son-hui, North Korea’s first female top diplomat, travelled alongside Kim, according to KCNA, ahead of China’s military parade commemorating the end of World War II slated for Wednesday.
A train believed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrives in Beijing on Tuesday ahead of a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Photo: Reuters
A train believed to be carrying North Korean leader Kim Jong-un arrives in Beijing on Tuesday ahead of a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Photo: Reuters
Choe has been present at Kim’s high-profile meetings with world leaders including summits with US President Donald Trump.
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