China and North Korea's leaders met at a rare summit in Pyongyang on June 8. Both sides looks to reaffirm their traditional ties at a time of growing geopolitical tension. FRANCE 24's Douglas Herbert looks at what these two old allies are looking to get out of this relationship, and how Kim Jong-Un became North Korea's most powerful leader.
Kim Jong-Un 'at the top of his game' as North Korea to boost ties with China
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