Xi Jinping-Kim Jong Un © Reuters
The Telegraph: Xi Jinping sends rare message to Kim Jong-un in sign relations could be improving
Chinese president Xi Jinping has sent North Korean leader Kim Jong-un a rare message "out of politeness," Beijing said on Thursday, in his first public communication with his wayward neighbour for more than a year.
The note signaled a possible improvement in their strained relationship, which has soured over Pyongyang's growing weapons ambitions even though Beijing is its longtime ally and economic benefactor.
Mr Xi's message, dated Wednesday, was sent in response to congratulations from the North Korean leader last week for securing a second term as the head of China's ruling party.
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Update #1: North Korea's Kim Jong Un Receives 'Polite' Message From Chinese President (IBTimes)
Update #2: China’s Xi seeks improved North Korea ties in note to Kim (Financial Times)
WNU Editor: Why the message now? It is because the North Koran leader Kim Jong-un sent a rare message himself last week, and Chinese President Xi is seeing that message as a signal that maybe North Korea wants to find a way out of this crisis. Bottom line .... with President Trump traveling to Asia (China included) in the coming days, there is probably more happening behind the scenes than what we are being told.
