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China’s No 3 Official Zhao Leji to Lead Delegation to North Korea on ‘Goodwill Visit’

By Maya Lin-Takahashi

• Oct 8, 2026 • 3 min read

China’s No 3 Official Zhao Leji to Lead Delegation to North Korea on ‘Goodwill Visit’

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Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Mao Ning Confirmed on Tuesday That Zhao – China’s Third-Highest Ranking Official – Would Lead a Group of Party and Government Officials on a “Goodwill Visit” to North Korea.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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