60 years on, China-North Korea treaty still important for cooperation and peace



Analysis 60 years on, China-North Korea treaty still important for cooperation and peace Despite provisions for military assistance, the agreement also provides a basis for two sides to prevent war Li Nan July 10, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA \| Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang in June 2019 This year marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, an agreement that still has far-reaching significance for the future development of the two countries’ bilateral relations. There is no doubt that two sides will extend the treaty for another 20 years on July 11, though celebrations will be limited due to the COVID-19 epidemic. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, an agreement that still has far-reaching significance for the future development of the two countries’ bilateral relations. There is no doubt that two sides will extend the treaty for another 20 years on July 11, though celebrations will be limited due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Try unlimited access Only $1 for four weeks Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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60 years on, China-North Korea treaty still important for cooperation and peace

Despite provisions for military assistance, the agreement also provides a basis for two sides to prevent war

Li Nan July 10, 2021

60 years on, China-North Korea treaty still important for cooperation and peace

KCNA | Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang in June 2019

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, an agreement that still has far-reaching significance for the future development of the two countries’ bilateral relations.

There is no doubt that two sides will extend the treaty for another 20 years on July 11, though celebrations will be limited due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

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