China put on an elaborate show of strength with a parade and summit this week, but it was a guest who was the biggest winner.

Kim Jong-un had an absolutely terrific week.

I'm Carolyn Beeler on today's show, North Korea in the spotlight.

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China's leader Xi Jinping grabbed the international spotlight this week.

She put on a giant military parade showing off Chinese weaponry.

He also brought together more than two dozen world leaders for a major summit.

China was able to present itself there as a force for global stability and economic growth.

There was that one embarrassing moment caught on mic.

That's Xi Jinping chatting with Vladimir Putin about extending human life with organ transplants.

But all in all, things went well for China's leader.

It was also a turning point for Kim Jong-un.

The North Korean dictator has been an international pariah for years, but that is starting to change. The world's Matthew Bell has our

story. Last night, Kim Jong-un stood in the doorway of his armored train, waving and smiling, as it

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