#360 Inside Xi and Kim’s parade meeting — power, nukes, and succession

Listen to this episode from Lei's Real Talk on Spotify. Kim Jong-un’s presence at Beijing’s September 3rd military parade, accompanied by his daughter, marked a striking moment in Xi–Kim relations. The visit highlighted both pageantry and politics: Xi projecting strength at home, Kim signaling loyalty while showcasing his heir apparent. For China, North Korea remains a key partner in a growing bloc with Russia, where each side offers something the others need — Beijing brings markets and arms, Pyongyang supplies manpower, Moscow adds resources. Yet the optics mattered most: Kim seated prominently, his daughter by his side, softening his image while underscoring North Korea’s dynastic continuity.My new video on Lei's Looking Glass channel: https://youtu.be/YYIXjclNXPsLei's Looking Glass channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LeisLookingGlassLei's Real Talk channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LeisRealTalkDonation: https://donorbox.org/support-lei-s-real-talk-support-leiSupport Lei’s work via her online shop: https://shop.leisrealtalk.com/Sign up for my emails: https://leisrealtalk.com/Ideas/Suggestions: [email protected]