Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea on June 8 for a high-profile state visit aimed at strengthening ties with Kim Jong-un.The visit follows the recent unveiling of a new North Korean uranium enrichment site designed to exponentially grow the country’s nuclear arsenal.Diplomatic efforts are intensifying as China seeks to reinforce its influence after hosting leaders from the US and Russia.Cooperation between the nations remains a priority despite significant international sanctions currently targeting the North Korean economy.