“99% of the delegation will be some sort of intelligence operative”
Good point, that would be expected. However, the Chinese already are already deeply positioned to gather intel from NK from its highest ranks. The Chinese could have sent high level trade and defense ministers to reassure the new leader.
BTW, Kim Jong-un secretly traveled to China/Manchuria three months ago, alone to establish relationships there. The Chinese vigorously denied it and later admitted it. I recall that trip and the high security, worries of sabotage, double trains, etc. It was first thought that Kim Jong-il was on board and only later that it was Kim Jong-un.
He is a 4-star General without ever serving a day in the armed forces. lol. I am sure that gets a lot of respect there. heh