Blocks of flats in the progressive China

In comparison to North Korea’s brutalist-designed buildings, China shows off a neat, modern-day design of apartments in their country. For centuries, China stood as a leading civilization outpacing the rest of the world especially in the arts and sciences, Index Mundi reported. In 2010, reforms began with the phasing out of the collectivized agriculture and expanded to include the gradual liberalization of prices, increased autonomy for state enterprise, growth of the private sector, etc.

Elderly Chinese dance

Aside from the geographic proximity, the significance of China-North Korean relationship can be better appreciated when you look at the angle of China’s relationship with the Asia-Pacific powers, The Diplomat assessed. The two countries seemingly agree at several aspects including their absolute avoidance to pluralism and individualism. The elderly Chinese dance together in unison to avoid any displays of such aspects. China maintains an embassy in the North Korean capital and a consulate in Chongjin while North Korea’s embassy is located in Beijing Chaoyang District.