New Chinese ambassador demonstrates drive to deepen North Korea ties

Beijing and Pyongyang looking to counter U.S.-led security order in East Asia

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Wang Yajun, the new Chinese ambassador to North Korea. (Source photos by AP and CNS/Kyodo) 

GABRIELA BERNAL, contributing writer

SEOUL -- The new Chinese ambassador has arrived in North Korea as the two longtime allies look to bolster their ties to counter growing security cooperation between the U.S., Japan and South Korea.

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