Xinhua:

The top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will attend the commemorative events for the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. How does China view the upcoming visit by the top leader of the DPRK? Thank you.

Hong Lei:

China and the DPRK are traditional friendly neighbors connected by mountains and rivers. We warmly welcome General Secretary Kim Jong Un to attend the commemorations in China.

This year is the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. It also marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Korean Peninsula. During the arduous years of war, the peoples of China and the DPRK extended support to each other and fought together against Japanese aggression, making important contributions to the World Anti-Fascist War and the just cause of humanity.

To safeguard, consolidate and develop the relations between China and the DPRK is the firm position of the CPC and the Chinese government. China stands ready to work with the DPRK to continue to enhance exchanges and cooperation and advance socialist development, coordinate closely on promoting peace and stability in the region and safeguarding international fairness and justice, and continue to write a new chapter of the traditional friendship between the two countries. Thank you.