China’s Xi vows to work closely with North Korea

Chinese President Xi Jinping says it’s his nation’s unwavering policy to upgrade ties with North Korea, and the two countries will work together to fight hegemony and attempts to revive militarism. The comments were published in North Korea’s state newspaper Rodong Sinmun on Monday. Xi said the two neighbours would strengthen exchanges in all areas to inject strong momentum into developing relations and safeguarding a fair and just global order. “We must oppose hegemony, authoritarianism and all attempts and conspiracies to revive militarism that endanger regional security and stability,” Xi said. He also pledged to work with North Korea to…