China’s Xi Jinping vows to take ‘valuable friendship’ with North Korea to new heights

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to further develop ties with North Korea in a message congratulating top leader Kim Jong-un on the 73rd anniversary of the country’s foundation.

As a friend, China was “sincerely glad” to see that North Korea’s socialist causes had enjoyed “vigorous development”, Xi said in his message to mark North Korea’s 73rd National Day on Thursday.