China pledges stronger military ties with North Korea

China has vowed to strengthen military ties with North Korea following a three-day visit to Pyongyang by senior Chinese military leaders.

The news comes amid continuing tensions between North and South Korea, the Associated Press said. China remains Pyongyang's most important ally and a critical source of food aid and fuel.

Efforts to restart negotiations on North Korea's nuclear disarmament remain stalled.

While in North Korea, Li Jinai, director of the political department of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA), met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Il, according to turgid reports in state-run Chinese and North Korean media.    Read Here