According to the Japan based newspaper， Chosun Shinbo， Kim Jong Il’s recent visit to China was a strategic move in preparation for 2012. The visit was said to demonstrate the “ever-strengthening and developing friendship between China and North Korea.”
In addition the news reported， “The two countries are working to improve the bilateral relationship to be highly strategic and prospective while mutually cooperating with current projects.”
Special attention was paid to the year 2012 for both countries in which， “North Korea is on the verge of becoming the strong and prosperous nation，” and， “China is expected to undergo major leadership s