#China’s leader Xi Jinping has said he’s concerned about the #coronavirus situation in #NorthKorea, offering Chinese help to the #DPRK, according to state television here. Gen Sec Xi has reportedly written to Kim Jong-un praising his country’s efforts but offering assistance.

Officially #NorthKorea has zero #coronavirus cases so why is #China's leader saying publicly that he is concerned about the #covid19 situation in the #DPRK? Also why is he offering help? If North Korea doesn't have any infections what possible might it need?

Officially #NorthKorea has zero #coronavirus cases so why is #China's leader saying publicly that he is concerned about the #covid19 situation in the #DPRK? Also why is he offering help? If North Korea doesn't have any infections what possible assistance might it need?

XiJinping's letter to KimJong-un was a response to yesterday's message from the leader of #NorthKorea congratulating #China on controlling the #coronavirus. Kim's message was described as an oral or verbal message: a voice recording? Phone conversation? or message passed on?