China's top legislator visits North Korea

China's top legislator met with a senior North Korean official for talks on cooperation during a visit to Pyongyang this week. Beijing's third highest-ranking official Zhao Leji is on a goodwill visit to the nuclear-armed North as the two countries mark 75 years of diplomatic ties. China is North Korea's most important economic benefactor and diplomatic ally.
Zhao arrived in the North Korean capital on Thursday and met North Korean counterpart Choe Ryong Hae. During the meeting, the two sides discussed exchange and cooperation in all fields, including politics, economy and culture. Zhao is China's third highest-ranking official, behind President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang.