China Expects to Restore Strained Relationship Between N Korea & China

Bilateral relations between the two countries has been strained by North Korea’s recent military activity. N Korea’s Workers Party Vice-Chairman Ri Su-yong is visiting China.

China’s President Xi Jinping has stressed the importance of “friendly” ties with North Korea, during a visit by a high-ranking Pyongyang official, Ri Su-yong, who is being seen as an attempt by the two countries to patch up their relationship.

Mr Ri also delivered a message from leader Kim Jong-un saying the North would not end its nuclear programme.