China seeks to rebuild influence over North Korea ahead of Trump’s Beijing visit: experts

China appears to be stepping up efforts to repair ties with North Korea and expand exchanges with Pyongyang ahead of US President Donald Trump’s expected visit to Beijing later this month, as Washington continues to signal interest in reopening dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, experts said. Earlier this month, China resumed Beijing-Pyongyang passenger train service after nearly six years of suspension, with Air China also set to restart direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang

By The Korea Herald