‘As close as lips and teeth’: The highs and lows of China-North Korea ties
Al Jazeera • 6/9/2026
Summary
Chinese President Xi has visited Pyongyang for the first time since 2019. This visit highlights the relationship between China and North Korea, described as "as close as lips and teeth."
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