Global News Podcast Kim Jong Un travels to China for military parade
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Sep 2, 2025 
Ionee Wells, a Correspondent at the Supreme Court in Brasilia, discusses Kim Jong Un's rare visit to China, highlighting the grandeur of his arrival and its geopolitical implications with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. She delves into Brazil's Supreme Court hearings on former President Bolsonaro's alleged coup attempt, and shares insights into early Alzheimer's detection innovations. The conversation also touches on the emotional reflections of the Titanic's 40th discovery anniversary and the need for sustainable practices in contrasting modern filmmaking techniques.
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Kim's Rare Armoured-Train Arrival
- Kim Jong-un arrived in Beijing by a dark green armoured train and toured the city before attending a military parade.
- Stephen McDonnell noted it's only Kim's second reported overseas trip in six years, making the visit a rare, high-profile event.
Missile Photos Signal North Korean Showmanship
- Kim inspected his ballistic missile programme before leaving, signalling he wanted missile pictures before returning home.
- Stephen McDonnell suggested those displays could annoy Xi given China's past sanctions over North Korea's weapons tests.
Rhetoric Outpaces China-Russia Reality
- China and Russia publicly claim relations are at 'new heights' but economic ties remain limited beyond energy.
- Stephen McDonnell argued rhetoric outpaces reality, noting weak trade integration and contradictions over rule-of-law claims about Ukraine.
