Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un have prepared "a blueprint" to develop China-North Korea relations. Photo: AP PHOTO

China says it is ready to develop its relationship with North Korea to strengthen strategic co-operation in international and regional affairs, North Korea's state media KCNA reported.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping made the comment in a letter to North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Thursday, KCNA said, adding this was a reply to Kim's message celebrating China's anniversary of the foundation of the Communist Party.

China and North Korea are "good neighbours, good friends", s

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