China Premier Li to visit N. Korea for ruling party anniv.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang will make a three-day visit to North Korea from Thursday to attend events marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea, the Foreign Ministry said.The trip by China's No. 2 leader would underscore improving bilateral ties that have been strained by North Korea's deepening military cooperation with Russia.Through the premier's visit, China stands ready to work with North Korea to "enhance strategic communication, strengthen exchanges and cooperation and advance" traditional bilateral friendship and cooperative ties, the ministry s…READ FULL ARTICLE