China Reaffirms Ties with North Korea Amid Regional Tensions
• Top Chinese official Zhao Leji reaffirmed China-North Korea ties in meeting with Kim Jong-un • Zhao is 3rd ranking member of China's Communist Party, heads ceremonial parliament • Visit comes as North Korea tests missiles to intimidate South Korea and US • Zhao said China looks to further develop ties with North Korea • North Korea seeking to boost cooperation with China and Russia amid standoff with US and South Korea over missiles and nuclear program