The international community is paying keen attention to the announcement of the Chinese leader's planned visit to North Korea.<br />Media outlets from around the world were quick to report the news of President Xi's upcoming trip to Pyeongyang and many had their own take on why it's happening now.<br />Kim Hyo-sun reports.<br /><br />International media outlets are sharply focused on the news that Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea this week.<br />They are interested to see what role Beijing will play, especially against the backdrop of prolonged China-U.S. trade tensions and stalled denuclearization negotiations between Pyeongyang and Washington.<br />The Washington Post explained that President Xi's visit will mark diplomatic history for North Korean leader Kim Jong-un,... following the North Korea-U.S. summit in Hanoi in February which ended prematurely with no deal.<br />Citing experts,... it also said the visit could be a sign that Beijing's will to impose continued sanctions against the North is waning amid its continued standoff with Washington over trade.<br />The New York Times described President Xi's visit to Pyeongyang as a "surprise move" shortly ahead of the G20 summit in Osaka where the leaders of China and the U.S. are likely to meet.<br />Citing Chinese analysts,... the report said Xi's visit could revive the disarmament talks between Trump and Kim,... while noting that Beijing remains Pyeongyang's most important ally.<br />CNN and the Associated Press also reported on President Xi's scheduled visit,... which coincides with the 70th anniversary of the establishment of ties between Pyeongyang and Beijing.<br />Japan's Kyodo News Agency forecast Xi and Kim will discuss measures to seek a breakthrough in stalled denuclearization talks as well as ways to cooperate economically.<br />It also explained the two allies will showcase their traditional friendly ties while intensifying strategic solidarity.<br />Kim Hyo-sun, Arirang News.<br />
