China increases cooperation with North Korea

 In a message to Kim, Xi said China is prepared to work, together with the Korean side, to progressively develop the China-DPRK family members.

chinese President Xi Jinping harassed to North Korean chief Kim Jong Un the significance of cooperation between the two countries, North Korea's country media KCNA said on Saturday.

In a message to Kim, Xi said China is ready to paintings, collectively with the Korean aspect, to step by step expand the China-DPRK members of the family of friendship and cooperation ... "below a new situation", KCNA said.

The Democratic human beings's Republic of Korea (DPRK) is North Korea's reputable call.

KCNA did not in addition complicated on the character of "a new situation."

Xi made the remarks in response to Kim's congratulatory message for the Beijing wintry weather Olympics games and a verbal message of congratulation soon after the successful closing of the video games, according to KCNA.

earlier this week, Kim, in a verbal message to Xi, vowed to bolster cooperation with China and together "frustrate" threats and opposed regulations from the usa and its allies.

North Korea did not take part within the video games, which ended on Sunday. In a preceding letter from sports activities authorities in January, North Korea blamed "opposed forces" and Covid-19 dangers for not being capable of attend.

North Korean athletes had been now not eligible to compete below their countrywide flag after the country didn't ship a crew to the Tokyo summer season Olympics last year, citing Covid-19 concerns. China has been North Korea's simplest foremost ally for the reason that two signed a treaty in 1961.