Beijing's Pyongyang Playbook: A Calculated Bid for Influence A senior Chinese delegation led by Wang Huning has visited North Korea, underscoring Beijing's commitment to strengthening ties with its traditional ally.
The meeting with Jo Yong Won, a top official in the Workers' Party, follows President Xi Jinping's visit to North Korea in June.
While some view China's efforts as symbolic, they are actually driven by strategic calculations.