Key facts
- Wang Huning, a member of China's Communist Party Politburo standing committee, met with Jo Yong Won, a top official of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party, in Pyongyang.
- The meeting was at the invitation of North Korea.
- Wang Huning affirmed China's commitment to implementing agreements between Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un.
- Jo Yong Won stated North Korea's interest in developing strategic communication and tactical cooperation with Beijing.
- Discussions included improving public welfare and deepening cooperation in business, culture, and ruling parties.
Wang Huning, a member of China's Communist Party Politburo standing committee, met with Jo Yong Won, a top official of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party, in Pyongyang. The meeting, reported by North Korean state media KCNA, took place after the Chinese delegation arrived in Pyongyang at North Korea's invitation.