North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his wife Ri Sol-ju arrive in Beijing - in pictures

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  • North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his wife Ri Sol-ju arrive in Beijing, China. KCNA via Reuters
    North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his wife Ri Sol-ju arrive in Beijing, China. KCNA via Reuters
  • Kim Jong-un, right, walks with Chinese president Xi Jinping during their meeting in Beijing, China. KCNA / EPA
    Kim Jong-un, right, walks with Chinese president Xi Jinping during their meeting in Beijing, China. KCNA / EPA
  • The North Korean leader was greeted by Wang Huning, member of the Politburo Standing Committee, on arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing. KCNA / AP Photo
    The North Korean leader was greeted by Wang Huning, member of the Politburo Standing Committee, on arrival at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing. KCNA / AP Photo
  • The North Korean delegation and Chinese officials hold a meeting in Beijing. KCNA / EPA
    The North Korean delegation and Chinese officials hold a meeting in Beijing. KCNA / EPA
  • North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his wife and his wife Ri Sol-ju, left, pose for a photo with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. KCNA / EPA
    North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and his wife and his wife Ri Sol-ju, left, pose for a photo with Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China. KCNA / EPA
  • The leaders shake hands.
    The leaders shake hands.
  • Kim Jong-un declared North Korea's unstinting "friendship, unity and cooperation" with Beijing during his visit. Shen Hong / Xinhua via AP
    Kim Jong-un declared North Korea's unstinting "friendship, unity and cooperation" with Beijing during his visit. Shen Hong / Xinhua via AP
  • The North Korean leader, who was greeted by a military honour guard and cheering children at the Great Hall of the People. KCNA via Reuters
    The North Korean leader, who was greeted by a military honour guard and cheering children at the Great Hall of the People. KCNA via Reuters
  • People cycle past a giant TV screen in Beijing broadcasting the meeting. Andy Wong / AP Phoyo
    People cycle past a giant TV screen in Beijing broadcasting the meeting. Andy Wong / AP Phoyo