North Korea forgoes celebrations for 75th anniversary of ties with China



News North Korea forgoes celebrations for 75th anniversary of ties with China Lack of fanfare beyond leaders’ exchange of letters underscores bilateral relationship has reached a nadir, expert says Seung-Yeon Chung October 7, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during Kim’s last trip to China \| Image: Rodong Sinmun (Jan. 10, 2019) North Korea marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties with China on Sunday without hosting any major celebrations, in a sign that Pyongyang’s relationship with its biggest economic benefactor has sunk to a nadir as it focuses on military cooperation with Russia. Both DPRK and Chinese state media had not reported on any events to celebrate the anniversary as of Monday afternoon, despite previously declaring 2024 the “year of China-DPRK friendship.” North Korea marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties with China on Sunday without hosting any major celebrations, in a sign that Pyongyang’s relationship with its biggest economic benefactor has sunk to a nadir as it focuses on military cooperation with Russia. Both DPRK and Chinese state media had not reported on any events to celebrate the anniversary as of Monday afternoon, despite previously declaring 2024 the “year of China-DPRK friendship.” Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis 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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North Korea forgoes celebrations for 75th anniversary of ties with China

Lack of fanfare beyond leaders’ exchange of letters underscores bilateral relationship has reached a nadir, expert says

Seung-Yeon Chung October 7, 2024

North Korea forgoes celebrations for 75th anniversary of ties with China

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during Kim’s last trip to China | Image: Rodong Sinmun (Jan. 10, 2019)

North Korea marked the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties with China on Sunday without hosting any major celebrations, in a sign that Pyongyang’s relationship with its biggest economic benefactor has sunk to a nadir as it focuses on military cooperation with Russia.

Both DPRK and Chinese state media had not reported on any events to celebrate the anniversary as of Monday afternoon, despite previously declaring 2024 the “year of China-DPRK friendship.”

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