The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) celebrated the 72nd anniversary of victory in the Fatherland Liberation War on July 27. This was the date when an armistice agreement was signed ending the fighting that had raged on the Korean peninsula since June 25, 1950.
General Mark Clark, the US commander, admitted that: “In carrying out the instructions of my government, I gained the unenviable distinction of being the first United States commander in history to sign an armistice without victory.”
Malcolm X, the African-American revolutionary leader, said: “Any time Uncle Sam, with all his machinery for warfare, is held to a draw by some rice eaters, he’s lost the battle.” In his ‘The Ballot or the Bullet’ (April 12, 1964), Malcolm noted in his inimitable style:
“Why some rice farmers, some rice farmers, some rice eaters ran him out of Korea. Yes, they ran him out of Korea. Rice eaters with nothing but gym shoes, and a rifle, and a bowl of rice took him and his tanks and his napalm, and all that other action he’s supposed to have and ran him across the Yalu.”
DPRK top leader Kim Jong Un participated in a number of functions to mark this year’s anniversary.
On July 26, he visited the Friendship Tower, which stands in the centre of the capital Pyongyang and honours the martyrs of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army, who gave their lives in what is known in China as the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea.
Presenting a wreath, Kim Jong Un said that we will never forget the combat feats and merits of the fallen fighters of the Chinese People’s Volunteers recorded in the history of the great victory in the Fatherland Liberation War.
The previous day, Chinese Ambassador Wang Yajun led a large team to visit the Chinese Volunteers Martyrs’ Cemetery in North Pyongan Province.
The administrator of the DPRK cemetery gave a briefing on the restoration and protection of the martyrs’ tombs and said that President Kim Il Sung had instructed that the cemetery should be built in a beautiful place and at a time of commemorative significance. On important holidays, the DPRK people come to pay their respects to the martyrs of the volunteers. As a member of the younger generation, I have been taught by the DPRK Party and government since I was a child that the traditional friendship between the DPRK and China is unbreakable, and I will continue to do my best to maintain and manage the cemetery and contribute to the inheritance of the DPRK-China friendship.
Ambassador Wang thanked the DPRK Party and Government for attaching importance to the restoration and protection of the martyrs’ tombs of the Chinese People’s Volunteers and said that the traditional friendship between China and the DPRK is cemented with blood and is a precious wealth shared by both sides. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Chinese People’s Volunteers going abroad to fight to resist US aggression and aid Korea, and it is believed that under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and two countries, the traditional friendship between China and the DPRK will surely achieve greater development and make greater contributions to safeguarding regional peace and benefiting the two peoples.
The same day, the ambassador visited Pyeoncheon City, South Pyongan Province to pay tribute to the martyrs of the volunteers who died in the Songgu Peak Blockade.
The DPRK personnel gave a detailed account of the situation in the Songgu Peak Blockade Battle, and said that the Chinese People’s Volunteers held high the banner of resisting US aggression and aiding Korea and defending the homeland and the country, united with the DPRK army and people, fought together, and defended the DPRK as if it were their own motherland. It was precisely this spirit that turned into a shield to resist aggression and a sharp sword for launching an attack, and more than 100 officers and men of the Chinese Volunteers were able to resist the repeated attacks of the US military and the wanton and indiscriminate bombardment of aircraft and artillery and fight until the last moment. The Korean people will always remember the great sacrifices of the Chinese People’s Volunteers.
Ambassador Wang said that the Chinese People’s Volunteers fought side by side with the DPRK military and civilians, braved hardships and dangers, made great sacrifices, and made indelible and important contributions to the victory of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea. We must pass on the spirit of Songgufeng from generation to generation, continue to consolidate and develop the friendship between China and the DPRK, work together to overcome challenges, and contribute to the socialist construction of the two countries and regional peace and stability.
Previously, on July 22, the Chinese Embassy in Pyongyang held a reception to celebrate the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army.
On behalf of all officers and men of the Korean People’s Army, Deputy Director Pak Yong Il warmly congratulated the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, saying that the DPRK and Chinese armies have joined hands to resist the imperialist invaders in many wars and fought side by side in the same trenches, creating a shining example of friendship and unity. The DPRK is willing to work with China to provide a solid guarantee for the development of friendly relations between them and of the great cause of socialism in the two countries in accordance with the lofty will of the two parties.
On July 18, Ambassador Wang led diplomats from his embassy to visit the Chongsang-ri Cooperative Farm near Nampo City. This is the most famous farm in the DPRK as the country’s founding leader Kim Il Sung visited it a total of 91 times and put forward the basic principles for guiding the development of socialist agriculture and rural development in the DPRK, known as the ‘Chongsan-ri spirit’ and the ‘Chongsang-ri method’.
Ambassador Wang and his entourage also visited the former residences and meeting rooms of peasant households and rice farmlands visited by President Kim Il Sung on many occasions and listened to briefings by DPRK personnel on the production of the main crop types, production and operation conditions, and the construction of supporting facilities. DPRK officials said that under the careful care and guidance of the country’s leaders the farm has developed into a model farm that is known throughout the country. General Secretary Kim Jong Un attaches great importance to the development of agriculture and rural areas and has put forward a rural program for a new era, which is being actively implemented by the people of the whole country and striving to achieve a greater harvest this year.
Wang said that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK), and it is believed that under the leadership of the WPK headed by General Secretary Kim Jong Un, the DPRK will surely achieve greater achievements in agricultural production and rural development. He said that the core of the ‘Chongsan-ri spirit’ is people-centered, and the DPRK is currently practicing the “people-first principle”, which has something in common with the fundamental purpose of the Communist Party of China to “serve the people wholeheartedly”, and hoped that China and the DPRK will strengthen cooperation and exchanges in various fields, including agriculture, and promote the common development of the socialist cause of the two countries.
We previously reported on the observance of the 64th anniversary of the signing of the China-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance and the commentary carried by China’s People’s Daily in this regard. Additionally, an article published on July 11 by Rodong Sinmun, the DPRK’s main newspaper, said that:
“The date of the conclusion of the DPRK-China Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance is deeply engraved in the long history of traditional friendship between the DPRK and China. On July 11, 1961, 64 years ago, the great leader Kim Il Sung and Premier Zhou Enlai jointly signed the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the DPRK and China, which provided a solid legal guarantee for the long-term development of friendly and cooperative relations between the DPRK and China… As an important milestone in strengthening strategic cooperation between the two countries, the treaty has injected important impetus into promoting the people of the DPRK and China to fight for socialism.
“Since the conclusion of the treaty, the DPRK and China have strived to promote the common cause of socialism and the friendly relations between the two countries have continued to develop. In accordance with the spirit of the treaty of complete equality, respect for sovereignty and non-interference in internal affairs, the two parties and peoples have worked closely together in various fields such as politics, economy and culture, made significant progress in socialist construction, and made great contributions to regional and world peace and security.
“At present, world peace and security are under serious threat due to the unscrupulous military adventures and hegemonic policies of hostile forces. In such an international political situation, the significance of treaties is even more prominent. Today, the world’s security environment is becoming increasingly critical. In the Asia-Pacific region, aggressive forces have bucked the trend of the times and carried out military operations and offensives with unprecedented frenzy, and the confrontation between progress and reaction has become more distinct. The enemy who undermines peace seeks to curb the development of the DPRK and China and undermine the friendship and unity of the DPRK and the Chinese people.
“The traditional friendship between the DPRK and China has been forged and continuously consolidated and developed side by side, and the relationship between the two countries has shown unbreakable and invincible strength even in a harsh environment. DPRK-China friendship has a long history and fine tradition, and it is the unswerving position of the DPRK Party and government to continuously strengthen and develop the DPRK-China traditional friendship.”
And on June 18, Ambassador Wang hosted a reception to mark the first United Nations International Day for Dialogue among Civilisations, which fell on June 10.
He said: “The Korean national anthem says: ‘Splendid culture is the pride and glory of intelligent people.’ I have been on a mission to the DPRK for more than two years, and I am often infected by the national culture and spirit contained in the country’s paintings, songs and dances, and architecture. At present, under the wise leadership of General Secretary Kim Jong Un, the DPRK has continuously made new achievements in many fields such as culture and art, which is gratifying.”
He added: “Civilisations are harmonious because of exchanges. Exchanges among civilizations can connect people’s hearts, promote mutual respect, harmonious coexistence, and mutual learning, provide support for peace, and inject impetus into development. In the past two years, the team of diplomatic envoys in the DPRK has continued to grow, and exchange activities have become increasingly rich. In the first half of the year, we celebrated the Russian Winter Festival with the Russian Embassy, the Spring Festival with the Vietnamese Embassy, and the Mongolian Embassy held friendly exchanges with young and middle-aged diplomats. All of the above has deepened our mutual understanding and promoted the development of bilateral relations through the ‘Pyongyang channel’.
“In the Global Civilisation Initiative, President Xi Jinping proposed that all countries should jointly advocate respecting the diversity of world civilisations, promoting the common values of all humanity, attaching importance to civilisation inheritance and innovation, and strengthening international people-to-people exchanges and cooperation. The Chinese Embassy in the DPRK has taken this as a guide to promote close cultural and other exchanges between China and the DPRK and promote mutual understanding and common development between the two countries.
“Dialogue and exchange among civilisations is a long-term cause. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the WPK. Let us take this opportunity to conform to the historical trend of seeking peace and development, and the common aspirations of the people of all countries, and use civilisational dialogue to light up the road of human peace and development.”
The following articles were originally published by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), the Xinhua News Agency and on the website of the Chinese Embassy in Pyongyang. The latter were published in Chinese and have been machine translated.
Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Visits Friendship Tower
Pyongyang, July 27 (KCNA) — Kim Jong Un, general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and president of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, visited the Friendship Tower on July 26 on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of victory in the Fatherland Liberation War.
A wreath in the name of Kim Jong Un was laid before the tower.
The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un said that we will never forget the combat feats and merits of the fallen fighters of the Chinese People’s Volunteers recorded in the history of the great victory in the Fatherland Liberation War.
He was accompanied by Choe Son Hui, foreign minister of the DPRK, and Kim Song Nam, director of the International Department of the WPK Central Committee.
Top DPRK leader visits China-DPRK Friendship Tower
PYONGYANG, July 27 (Xinhua) — Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), laid a wreath at the China-DPRK Friendship Tower Saturday on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the country’s Fatherland Liberation War victory, the official Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported Sunday.
“The DPRK would never forget the militant feats and merits of the fallen fighters of the Chinese People’s Volunteers recorded in the history of the great victory in the Fatherland Liberation War,” Kim was quoted as saying.
He was accompanied by Choe Son Hui, the country’s foreign minister, and Kim Song Nam, international department director of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, said the report.
On the same day, Kim visited the Victorious Fatherland Liberation War Museum and the Fatherland Liberation War Martyrs Cemetery, according to KCNA reports.
Let the Songgufeng spirit be passed down from generation to generation
July 26 (Chinese Embassy in DPRK) — On July 25, 2025, on the 72nd anniversary of the Korean War armistice, Ambassador Wang Yajun led over 70 embassy diplomats and others to Kaechon, South Pyongan Province, to pay tribute to the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army martyrs who died in the Battle of Songgufeng. They were accompanied by Yun Sung-il, Director of the Asia Bureau 1 of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the DPRK; Kim Jong-oh, Director of the Foreign Affairs Bureau of the South Pyongan Provincial People’s Committee; and Kim Eun-hee, Director of the Culture Department of the Kaechon City People’s Committee.
In the height of July, under a blazing sun, Ambassador Wang and his delegation, flowers in hand, hiked up a hillside covered in corn. Not far away lay the site of the Songgufeng Battle, a glorious chapter in the history of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. Facing Songgufeng, Ambassador Wang and his entourage laid bouquets, bowed in silence, and poured wine in a solemn atmosphere. Children from the embassy stood in formation on the hillside, reciting the famous poem “Who Are the Most Lovely People” in their tender yet resolute voices. The resounding voices echoed throughout Songgufeng, conveying the entire staff’s deep respect and boundless remembrance for the martyrs of the Volunteer Army.
North Korean personnel detailed the Battle of Songgufeng, stating that the Chinese People’s Volunteers, holding high the banner of resisting U.S. aggression and aiding Korea and defending their homeland, fought alongside the North Korean military and civilians in solidarity, defending Korea as if it were their own. It was this spirit that served as a shield against aggression and a sharp sword against attack, enabling over a hundred volunteers to withstand repeated U.S. attacks and the relentless bombardment of aircraft and artillery, fighting to the bitter end. The North Korean people will forever remember the profound sacrifices made by the Chinese People’s Volunteers.
Ambassador Wang stated that the Chinese People’s Volunteers fought shoulder to shoulder with the Korean military and civilians, fearless of hardships and making tremendous sacrifices, making indelible and significant contributions to victory in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. We must carry on the Songgufeng Spirit from generation to generation, continuously consolidate and develop the China-DPRK friendship forged with blood, work together to overcome challenges, and contribute to the socialist development of both countries and regional peace and stability.
Ambassador Wang and his delegation also passed through Longyuanli on purpose, and paid tribute from afar to the volunteer soldiers who had died heroically in the Sansoli and Longyuanli blocking battles beside the highway.
Chinese Embassy in North Korea pays tribute to Chinese People’s Volunteer Army Martyrs Cemetery in Qiuchang County
July 25 (Chinese Embassy in DPRK) — On July 25, 2025, on the occasion of the 72nd anniversary of the Korean War armistice, Ambassador Wang Yajun led a delegation of over 70 people, including diplomats and their families from the Chinese Embassy in North Korea, representatives of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army Martyrs Commemoration Office in North Korea, Chinese-funded institutions in North Korea, media, and representatives of Chinese nationals and students in North Korea, to pay their respects at the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army Martyrs Cemetery in Gyeongju County, North Pyongan Province. They were accompanied by Yoon Sung-il, Director of the Asia Bureau 1 of the North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and Kang Young-ho, Director of the Foreign Affairs Bureau of the North Pyongan Provincial People’s Committee.
The Martyrs’ Cemetery is nestled against a hillside, surrounded by mountains. Ascending the steep stone steps, one comes into view with a stone tablet inscribed with the Korean characters “Tomb of the Martyrs of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army.” Within the cemetery lie three collective graves of volunteer martyrs. All attendees lined up neatly and sang the National Anthem of the People’s Republic of China. Ambassador Wang and his delegation presented a wreath to the monument, its ribbon adorned with the golden inscription “The martyrs of the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army will live forever!” Afterward, all attendees stood in silence, bowed, and offered wine to the martyrs and white flowers to their spirits.
The North Korean cemetery administrator explained the maintenance and conservation of the martyrs’ tombs, stating that Chairman Kim Il Sung had instructed that the cemetery be constructed at a scenic location and at a commemorative time. On major holidays, North Koreans come to pay their respects to the volunteer soldiers. As a member of the younger generation, I have been taught by the North Korean Party and government since childhood that the traditional friendship between the DPRK and China is unbreakable. I will continue to diligently maintain and manage the cemetery and contribute to the legacy of the DPRK-China friendship.
Ambassador Wang thanked the DPRK Party and Government for their attention to the restoration and preservation of the Volunteer Army Martyrs’ Cemetery. He stated that the traditional friendship between China and North Korea was forged in blood and is a precious treasure shared by both sides. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Chinese People’s Volunteers’ participation in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. He expressed confidence that under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and countries, the traditional friendship between China and North Korea will achieve further development and make greater contributions to maintaining regional peace and benefiting the peoples of both countries.
More than 1,170 martyrs are buried in the Qiuchang County Chinese People’s Volunteer Army Martyrs Cemetery.
The Chinese Embassy in North Korea holds a reception to celebrate the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army
July 23 (Chinese Embassy in DPRK) — On July 22, 2025, the Chinese Embassy in the DPRK held a reception to celebrate the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. Nearly 150 people attended the reception, including Chinese Ambassador to the DPRK Wang Yajun, Minister Feng Chuntai, and Defense Attaché Major General Wang Yisheng. Vice Minister of National Defense Lieutenant General Kong Gang-il, Vice Minister of the International Department of the Party Central Committee Moon Sung-ge, Deputy Director of the General Political Bureau Lieutenant General Park Yong-il, Deputy Commander of the Navy Major General Kim Sung-chol, Deputy Commander of the Air Force Major General Choi Kwang-sik, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Park Myeong-ho, Vice Minister of Social Security Kim Sung-nam, and Director General of the Diplomatic Corps Kim Ik-sung, along with other leaders from various DPRK party, government, and military departments, as well as representatives from various sectors, diplomatic envoys, and military attachés stationed in the DPRK. Military Attaché Wang Yisheng and Deputy Director Park Yong-il delivered speeches.
Military Attaché Wang stated that under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, the Chinese People’s Liberation Army will unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development and contribute, together with other countries, to building a community with a shared future for mankind and implementing global security initiatives. In this new historical period, China will resolutely implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and countries, carry out friendly exchanges between the two militaries, inherit the friendship between the two militaries, and make greater contributions to promoting the further development of China-DPRK relations and better maintaining regional peace and stability.
On behalf of all officers and soldiers of the Korean People’s Army, Deputy Director Park extended warm congratulations on the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army. He said that the two armies, having joined hands in resisting imperialist invaders in numerous wars and fighting side by side in the same trenches, have set a shining example of friendship and solidarity. The DPRK is willing to work with China, in accordance with the lofty will of the supreme leaders of the two parties and countries, to jointly strive to provide solid guarantees for the development of DPRK-China friendly relations and the great cause of socialism in both countries.
The guests watched the photo exhibition themed “Guarding Peace, Sharing Destiny – The Chinese Army in Maintaining World Peace” and videos such as “Chinese Army” and “Guarding”, and wished that the development of China and the DPRK and the China-DPRK friendship would continue to achieve new achievements.
Wang Yajun visits Qingshanli Cooperative Farm
July 18 (Chinese Embassy in DPRK) — On July 18, 2025, Ambassador Wang Yajun led diplomats from the Chinese Embassy in the DPRK to visit the Cheongsan-ri Cooperative Farm in Gangseo District, Nampo City, DPRK. The visit was attended by Major General Wang Yisheng, Defense Attaché, Counsellor Gao Wu, and Counsellor Xu Feng of the Chinese Embassy in the DPRK. The visit was accompanied by Kim Yong-ju, Director of the Asia First Bureau of the DPRK Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Son Ki-won, Director of the Foreign Affairs Bureau of the Nampo City People’s Committee; Hong Jae-gil, Deputy Manager of the Cheongsan-ri Cooperative Farm; and Lee Ling-hee, Director of the Cheongsan-ri Revolutionary History Museum.
Ambassador Wang and his delegation first visited the Cheongsan-ri Revolutionary History Museum. North Korean officials briefed them on the farm’s history and noted that Chairman Kim Il-sung visited the farm 91 times and proposed the “Chingsan-ri Spirit” and “Chingsan-ri Method,” the fundamental principles guiding North Korea’s agricultural and rural development.
Ambassador Wang and his delegation also visited the former residence and conference room of a farmer, all of whom Chairman Kim Il Sung had visited many times, as well as rice fields. They listened to a presentation by North Korean officials on the farm’s main crop yields, production operations, and supporting facilities. The officials stated that under the meticulous care and guidance of successive North Korean leaders, the farm has become a household name and a model farm. General Secretary Kim Jong Un attaches great importance to agricultural and rural development and has proposed a rural program for the new era. The people of the country are actively implementing this program, striving to achieve a greater harvest this year.
Ambassador Wang stated that the achievements of the Qingshanli Cooperative Farm fully demonstrate the high priority the Party and government of the DPRK place on agricultural and rural development. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea. He expressed confidence that under the leadership of the Workers’ Party of Korea, headed by General Secretary Kim Jong-un, the DPRK will achieve even greater success in agricultural production and local development.
Ambassador Wang said that the core of the “Chongsan-ri Spirit” is people-centeredness. The current North Korean party is practicing the “people-first principle”, which has something in common with the fundamental purpose of the Communist Party of China to “serve the people wholeheartedly”. He hopes that China and North Korea will strengthen cooperation in various fields including agriculture and exchanges on state governance to promote the common development of the socialist cause of the two countries.
Rodong Sinmun publishes article commemorating the 64th anniversary of the signing of the Sino-DPRK Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance
July 11 (Chinese Embassy in DPRK) — On July 11, 2025, North Korea’s Rodong Sinmun published an article titled “North Korea-China Friendship and Cooperation Relations Are Growing Stronger on the Road to Socialism,” commemorating the 64th anniversary of the signing of the China-North Korea Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance. The full text of the article is as follows:
The friendship between North Korea and China was personally created and continuously developed by the older generation of leaders of the two countries in the common struggle against imperialism, independence and socialism. It is the common wealth of the two peoples.
The date of the signing of the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the DPRK and China is deeply etched in the long history of traditional friendship between the DPRK and China. Sixty-four years ago, on July 11, 1961, the great leader, Comrade Kim Il Sung, and Premier Zhou Enlai jointly signed the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the DPRK and China, providing a solid legal foundation for the long-term development of the friendly and cooperative relations between the DPRK and China.
The conclusion of the treaty reflects the will of the two parties and peoples to achieve long-term development of the DPRK-China friendship on a solid legal basis and is of great historical significance. As a major milestone in strengthening strategic cooperation between the two countries, the treaty has injected significant impetus into the DPRK and Chinese people’s struggle for socialism.
Since the signing of the treaty, the DPRK and China have worked tirelessly to advance their common socialist cause and continuously develop friendly relations between the two countries. In accordance with the treaty’s spirit of complete equality, respect for sovereignty, and non-interference in internal affairs, the two parties and peoples have worked closely together in various fields, including politics, economy, and culture, achieving significant progress in socialist construction and making significant contributions to regional and global peace and security.
Currently, world peace and security face serious threats due to the reckless military adventurism and hegemonic policies of hostile forces. In this international political context, the significance of the treaty becomes even more pronounced. Today, the global security environment is becoming increasingly precarious. In the Asia-Pacific region, aggressive forces are bucking the trend of the times and pursuing military operations and offensives with unprecedented frenzy, creating a stark contrast between progress and reaction. Enemies that undermine peace are attempting to curb the development of both the DPRK and China and undermine the friendship and solidarity between the DPRK and Chinese peoples.
The traditional friendship between the DPRK and China was forged and continuously strengthened during our shared struggles. Even under challenging circumstances, the relationship between the two countries has demonstrated its unbreakable and invincible strength. The DPRK-China friendship has a long history and fine traditions, and continuously strengthening and developing it is the unwavering position of the Party and Government of the DPRK.
Currently, the Chinese people are actively implementing the guiding principles of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, advancing Chinese-style modernization, and forging ahead to build a modern socialist country in an all-round way. We celebrate the achievements of the Chinese people as if they were our own. We wish the Chinese people, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, with General Secretary Xi Jinping at its core, continued success in their struggle to achieve national rejuvenation.
The Korean people, guided by the resolutions of the Eighth Congress of the Communist Party of Korea (CPK) and the plenary session of the Central Committee, are striving tirelessly to successfully complete the Five-Year Plan for National Economic Development and are striving to greet the two grand political anniversaries of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the CPK and the Ninth Congress of the CPK with a victorious attitude. Under the wise leadership of beloved Comrade Kim Jong Un, the Korean people will surely successfully achieve the great goal of national rejuvenation according to the established timetable.
As long as the peoples of the DPRK and China jointly cherish and continuously develop our common treasure—the DPRK-China friendship—the socialist cause of the two countries will surely flourish. To fulfill the lofty will of the leaders of the two parties and countries, the peoples of the DPRK and China will continue to uphold the spirit of the treaty and work together to deepen and develop the traditional DPRK-China friendship to new heights.
Let dialogue among civilizations illuminate the path to peace and development
Ambassador Wang Yajun’s Remarks at the Reception Celebrating the First International Day of Dialogue among Civilizations
June 18 (Chinese Embassy in DPRK) — Dear Vice Prime Minister Jin Xianjing,
Foreign envoys to North Korea, Chinese media representatives in North Korea,
Comrades and friends from China and the DPRK:
Good evening everyone!
June 10th of this year marked the first UN International Day of Dialogue among Civilizations. China, along with the UN and other international organizations, as well as many other countries, held a variety of themed activities in UN headquarters in New York, Geneva, and other countries around the world. The UN Secretary-General, the President of the General Assembly, and heads of many UN agencies extended their congratulations.
In his video speech just now, Comrade Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, introduced the background, contemporary value and practical significance of the establishment of the “International Day of Dialogue among Civilizations”, emphasized that dialogue among civilizations is a bond of peace, a driving force for development and a bridge of friendship, and put forward the initiative of jointly becoming “defenders of civilizational equality, practitioners of civilizational exchanges and promoters of civilizational progress.”
China’s initiative to establish the “International Day of Dialogue among Civilizations” at the UN General Assembly is an important practice to implement the global civilization initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping. It is also a practical action to promote cultural exchanges and mutual learning among countries. It has received active support from North Korea and the countries represented by the envoys present here. On behalf of China, I would like to express my deep gratitude.
Comrades and Friends!
Civilization is beautiful because of its diversity. The charming cultures of over 200 countries around the world together form a magnificent garden of human civilization. China and North Korea have added splendor to this garden with their respective splendid civilizations, each created over thousands of years of history. The North Korean national anthem sings, “Brilliant culture is the pride and glory of a wise people.” During my more than two years as an ambassador to North Korea, I have been constantly moved by the national culture and spirit embodied in its paintings, songs, dances, and architecture. Under the wise leadership of General Secretary Kim Jong Un, North Korea continues to achieve new achievements in many fields, including culture and the arts, which is heartening.
Civilizations complement each other because of their diversity. The history of human development is also a history of mutual complementation and promotion among different civilizations. Chinese and North Korean cultures, each with its own unique strengths, have drawn upon each other’s strengths and weaknesses throughout their long histories, promoting their respective development. Earlier this year, the “Happy Spring Festival in Pyongyang,” featuring a “Walking New Year’s Eve Dinner” event, featured a multifaceted Chinese cultural feast of performances, Huaiyang cuisine, and Minnan tea art, marking the beginning of friendly exchanges between China and North Korea in 2025. Subsequently, a delegation from the North Korean Olympic Committee traveled to China for the Asian Winter Games, and the Chinese track and field team and sports enthusiasts visited Pyongyang for the International Marathon. These events were not only sports exchanges but also dialogues between civilizations. Not long ago, my embassy colleagues and I visited Ryanggang Province, which borders China. We witnessed the tremendous achievements in North Korea’s socialist construction and the enormous potential for mutual development between China and North Korea through complementary strengths. This strengthened our resolve to promote friendly cooperation and progress hand in hand.
Civilizations thrive on exchange. Intercultural exchange fosters a connection between hearts and minds, promoting mutual respect, harmonious coexistence, and mutual learning among nations. It provides support for peace and injects momentum into development. Over the past two years, the diplomatic corps in North Korea has continued to grow, and exchange activities have become increasingly diverse. In the first half of the year, we celebrated Russia’s “Winter Farewell Festival” with the Russian Embassy, celebrated Lunar New Year with the Vietnamese Embassy, held a friendly exchange program for young and middle-aged diplomats with the Mongolian Embassy, and participated in a series of cultural exchange activities organized by other embassies. All of this has deepened mutual understanding and promoted the development of bilateral relations through the “Pyongyang Channel.”
In his Global Civilizations Initiative, President Xi Jinping proposed that all countries jointly advocate respect for the diversity of world civilizations, uphold shared values for all humanity, prioritize the inheritance and innovation of civilizations, and strengthen international people-to-people and cultural exchanges and cooperation. Guided by this, the Chinese Embassy in the DPRK is promoting closer exchanges in areas such as culture between China and the DPRK, fostering mutual understanding, friendship, and common development between the two countries. We will continue to organize and participate in various cultural activities organized by diplomatic missions in the DPRK, strengthen dialogue and exchanges, and jointly contribute to promoting international and regional peace and development.
Comrades and Friends!
Dialogue and exchange among civilizations is a long-term endeavor. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK. Let us seize this opportunity, aligning with the historical trend of pursuing peace and development and the universal aspirations of people of all countries, to illuminate the path of peace and development for humanity through dialogue among civilizations. Let us jointly safeguard the equality of civilizations, practice exchanges among civilizations, promote their progress, and usher in a brighter future for humanity!
Finally, I propose that
To continuously achieve new victories in China-DPRK socialist construction,
To promote friendly dialogue, exchange and mutual learning among different civilizations,
For world peace and stability, and common development of all countries,
cheers!
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