In a landmark meeting on Saturday, the Chinese premier Li Qiang sat down with Pak Thae Song, premier of the cabinet of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), to unlock fresh cooperation vibes 🤝. Both sides expressed a strong will to roll out joint projects that boost development and deepen people-to-people ties.
Here’s the TL;DR:
- Practical Cooperation: From infrastructure buildouts to green tech, China & DPRK want to explore what works best for each country’s needs.
- High-Level Sync: They’ll ramp up strategic calls, official visits, and mutual trust to keep the momentum going.
- Youth & Culture: Plans include exchanges in education, arts, sports, and more—think student workshops or cultural festivals! 🎨🏀
- Historical Milestone: 2024 marks 75 years since the Chinese People’s Volunteers joined the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. Both sides plan big commemorative events.
- Global Fairness: With shifts in global politics, the two nations want to unite to safeguard shared interests and push for international justice 🌏.
For young folks across South and Southeast Asia, this could mean more internships, cultural gigs, and tech hackathons bridging two neighbours. 🌐💡
Stay tuned for announcements on youth programs, art collabs, and sporting exchanges—China–DPRK friendship is just getting started!
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China to explore practical cooperation potential with DPRK: Premier Li
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