North Korea's Kim says he will strengthen ties with China more vigorously

23/9/2025 6:26

North Korean leader Kim Jong

Un said he would promote relations with China "more vigorously,"

state media KCNA reported on Tuesday.



Kim's comments were made in a reply to Chinese President Xi

Jinping's congratulatory message on North Korea's founding

anniversary, KCNA said.



Kim also said he could "feel well enough" China's support

during his visit earlier this month to Beijing where he watched

a military parade alongside Xi, KCNA added.



Xi stood side-by-side with Kim during the World War Two

anniversary event in Beijing and held a separate bilateral

meeting, their first in six years.



China is a major backer and an economic lifeline for North

Korea.