Beijing has been concerned by its neighbour’s closer ties with Russia and is expected to highlight the importance of its economic support.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will travel to North Korea next week in what will be his first visit in years

Beijing has worked to draw Pyongyang - its only formal treaty ally - back into its fold, after the COVID-19 pandemic froze exchanges

Chinese leader will travel to Pyongyang next week

China's President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on Monday as he seeks to cement Beijing's influence in its own backyard, following summits with US counterpart Donald Trump and…