Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un agreed Thursday in Beijing to maintain friendship between their countries regardless of how the global situation changes and deepen economic cooperation, China's Foreign Ministry said.In their first in-person talks in over six years, Xi said China is willing to strengthen high-level exchanges and strategic communication with North Korea, while Kim similarly said Pyongyang wants to boost bilateral exchanges at all levels, according to the ministry.Their meeting at the Great Hall of the People marked an improvement in bilateral …READ FULL ARTICLE