60 years on, China-North Korea treaty still important for cooperation and peace



Analysis 60 years on, China-North Korea treaty still important for cooperation and peace Despite provisions for military assistance, the agreement also provides a basis for two sides to prevent war Li Nan July 10, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON KCNA \| Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang in June 2019 This year marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, an agreement that still has far-reaching significance for the future development of the two countries’ bilateral relations. There is no doubt that two sides will extend the treaty for another 20 years on July 11, though celebrations will be limited due to the COVID-19 epidemic. Nevertheless, the world has changed dramatically since China and North Korea first signed the treaty. Some voices argue that the agreement has outlived its relevance, particularly the provision that the two countries provide military assistance © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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60 years on, China-North Korea treaty still important for cooperation and peace

Despite provisions for military assistance, the agreement also provides a basis for two sides to prevent war

Li Nan July 10, 2021

60 years on, China-North Korea treaty still important for cooperation and peace

KCNA | Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang in June 2019

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, an agreement that still has far-reaching significance for the future development of the two countries’ bilateral relations.

There is no doubt that two sides will extend the treaty for another 20 years on July 11, though celebrations will be limited due to the COVID-19 epidemic.

Nevertheless, the world has changed dramatically since China and North Korea first signed the treaty. Some voices argue that the agreement has outlived its relevance, particularly the provision that the two countries provide military assistance

60 years on, China-North Korea treaty still important for cooperation and peace

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