China and North Korea mark 65 years of treaty as alliance remains strategically important
China and North Korea are marking the 65th anniversary of their Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, a pact that still defines one of Asia's most closely watched relationships. The anniversary comes as North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song makes a three-day visit to Beijing to commemorate the treaty. The visit highlights that, despite decades of strain and change, the alliance remains active and politically significant.The treaty was signed in Beijing on 11 July 1961 by then Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai and North Korean leader Kim Il Sung. It includes a mutual defence clause committing either side to assist... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Jul 2026 10:03 LONDON
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