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China Needs North Korea on Side
China's President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Pyongyang soon, ending a seven-year gap since the last high-level diplomatic engagement between China and North Korea. The visit highlights China's strategic interest in maintaining a strong relationship with North Korea.
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