North Korean staff meticulously cleaned the furniture and collected the cups used by Kim Jong-un during his meeting with the Russian president in Beijing.
By bringing his daughter to China, the North Korean leader seems to be sending a message about his successor, as well as demonstrating a close relationship with Beijing.
China mobilized tens of thousands of troops and hundreds of pieces of military equipment for a parade in Beijing, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory over fascism.
Many western tourists are surprised by the rapid development of Chinese technology in daily life, from robot waiters to trains running through skyscrapers.
China has announced it will not participate in nuclear arms control talks with the US and Russia, following President Trump's expression of hope for Beijing's involvement in denuclearization efforts.
Police erected barricades around central Beijing and implemented strict controls on movement before the parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan on 3/9.
