Xi Pledges Deeper Ties With Kim While Avoiding Nuclear Issue (2)

President Xi Jinping vowed to expand China’s trade, agriculture and technology cooperation with North Korea, while avoiding public mentions of its neighbor’s nuclear program in a meeting with Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang.

In comments made Monday in the North Korean capital, Xi pledged “unwavering support” for Kim, saying China is ready to “expand practical cooperation in areas including economy and trade, agriculture, construction, science and technology, and medical and health care,” according to China’s state news agency Xinhua.

He also called on both sides to strengthen exchanges in diplomacy, law enforcement and the military, as well as to promote ...