Once heavily dependent on Beijing, Pyongyang has used its partnership with Moscow to gain leverage over its most important economic partner

The Chinese leader's first trip to North Korea in 7 years comes as Pyongyang has moved closer to Russia. Kim Jong Un is likely to seek more access to China's economic power,…

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un projected unity and deeper ties this week but the dynamic between China and North Korea has evolved considerably.

Once heavily dependent on Beijing, Pyongyang has used its partnership with Moscow to gain leverage over its most important economic partner