Key Chinese official Zhao Leji visits North Korea to strengthen cooperation, including exchanges in politics, economy, and culture. The visit marks the highest-level meeting between the two countries in about five years.
Key Points
Zhao Leji, chairman of China's National People's Congress, held talks with North Korean counterpart Choe Ryong Hae
Discussed promoting exchanges and cooperation in various areas
Focus on regional and international issues of mutual concern
Pros
Strengthening cooperation between China and North Korea
Promoting exchanges in politics, economy, and culture
Cons
North Korea's advancing nuclear program
Accusations of North Korea supplying conventional weapons for Russia's war in Ukraine