Kim Jong Un’s first China visit in six years draws world attention

The top leader of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Kim Jong Un visited Beijing, September 2-4, to participate in the commemoration of the 80^th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. His first visit to China in six years drew extraordinary global attention, not least due to the high levels of protocol and hospitality extended by the Chinese side. Kim Jong Un joined Russian President Vladimir Putin in flanking Chinese President Xi Jinping on the rostrum of Tienanmen Square, denoting their status as the chief guests among 26 heads of state and government, as well as senior representatives of dozens of nations and international organisations. It was also the first occasion for Kim Jong Un to participate in this type of multilateral gathering of world leaders and the first time for a DPRK leader to review a military parade in China since founding President Kim Il Sung participated in the 1959 tenth anniversary celebrations of the founding of the People’s Republic.

Arriving in the afternoon of September 2, Kim Jong Un was greeted at Beijing Railway Station by Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and member of the Secretariat and Director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, Yin Yong, Mayor of Beijing, and other senior officials.

On the evening of September 4, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un.

Xi Jinping noted that China and the DPRK are good neighbours, good friends and good comrades who have shared weal and woe and helped each other in time of need. The friendship between China and the DPRK has a long history. Both countries are socialist countries led by communist parties, having common ideals, convictions and aspirations.

Xi Jinping extended congratulations on the (October 10) 80th anniversary of the founding of the WPK and stressed that China is going all out to build a great modern socialist country in all respects and pursue national rejuvenation through a Chinese path to modernisation, while the DPRK has kept making new progress in developing socialism. The CPC and the Chinese government attach great importance to the traditional friendship between China and the DPRK, and stand ready to maintain, consolidate and develop China-DPRK relations. No matter how the international landscape may evolve, this position will stay unchanged. China will continue to support the DPRK in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions and opening new grounds in advancing the DPRK’s socialist cause. China will work with the DPRK to step up high-level exchanges and strategic communication, strengthen exchanges of experience in governance of Party and state affairs, deepen mutual understanding and friendship, promote closer interactions at all levels, and advance practical cooperation across the board.

Xi Jinping underscored that facing unprecedented global challenges, he has put forward the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilisation Initiative and the Global Governance Initiative, which have been actively supported and echoed by the DPRK.

Kim Jong Un noted that the grand commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War has attracted the world’s attention. It demonstrates China’s firm commitment to upholding world peace, and underscores China’s significant international stature and influence. The older generation of DPRK and Chinese leaders forged a profound friendship in the war of resistance against Japanese aggression, and the two sides are duty-bound to carry the legacy into future generations. No matter how the international situation may change, the friendly sentiment between the DPRK and China will not change. The DPRK thanks China for its long-standing, unwavering support to the DPRK’s socialist cause and for the valuable assistance and help provided in this regard.

The DPRK will deepen mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation with China and work for more fruitful outcomes. The DPRK commends China for its just position on the Korean Peninsula issue and stands ready to step up coordination with China at the UN and other multilateral platforms to uphold the common and fundamental interests of the two sides.

Later in the evening, Xi Jinping had a small-group tea chat with and hosted dinner for Kim Jong Un. The only other leader to be accorded a similar level of personal hospitality during the intense diplomatic period that featured the summit meetings of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as well as the commemoration of the war victory was President Putin.

Whilst in China, Kim Jong Un also held a bilateral meeting with President Putin.

Putin highly appreciated the matchless bravery and heroism of the DPRK soldiers displayed in the operations for liberating Kursk, saying that the relations between the two countries are special ones of trust, friendship and alliance. He noted that Russia would always remember sacrifices made by the DPRK army and asked Kim Jong Un to convey the warmest greetings to all the DPRK people on behalf of the Russian people.

Kim Jong Un expressed deep thanks for this. He said that the DPRK would fully support the struggle of the Russian government, army and people for defending the national sovereignty, territorial integrity and security interests and remain faithful to the implementation of the inter-state treaty between the DPRK and Russia, regarding it as a fraternal duty in the future, too.

Kim Jong Un also interacted with a number of other leaders during his stay, including Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko, who he invited to visit the DPRK.

Reporting Lukashenko’s subsequent greetings to Kim Jong Un, sent on the occasion of the DPRK’s September 9 national day, the Belarusian Telegraph Agency (BelTA) quoted the President as saying: “I warmly recall our recent meeting in Beijing. I confirm my readiness to visit your country at the earliest time convenient for both sides to bring interstate relations to a qualitatively new level.”

The DPRK leader was accorded the same degree of protocol on his departure from Beijing for home as on his arrival. Expressing thanks to the sincerity of the Chinese party and government for making the greatest effort in good faith for his successful visit, Kim Jong Un wished the PRC eternal prosperity and its people wellbeing.

The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) commented: “Kim Jong Un’s visit to the PRC marked a historic occasion which further strengthened the political trust and strategic cooperation between the two parties and two countries and showed the invariability and invincibility of the DPRK-China friendly relations that were formed in the joint struggle for the victory of the socialist cause and overcame all sorts of trials and challenges.”

A few days later, on September 9, Xi Jinping sent Kim Jong Un a congratulatory message on the 77th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK.

Xi Jinping pointed out that over the past 77 years, the WPK has united and led the DPRK people to forge ahead unremittingly, promoting the continuous development of all socialist undertakings in the DPRK. In recent years, under the leadership of the WPK headed by General Secretary Kim Jong Un, the DPRK people have strived hard to fulfill the goals and tasks set out at the 8th Congress of the WPK and have achieved many gratifying accomplishments. Xi Jinping expressed confidence that the DPRK people will greet the convening of the 9th Congress of the WPK (due to be held in 2026) with high morale and outstanding achievements and open a new chapter in the development of socialism with DPRK characteristics.

Maintaining, consolidating, and developing China-DPRK relations has always been an unwavering strategic guideline of the CPC and the Chinese government. Recently, General Secretary Kim Jong Un came to China for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. During the visit, President Xi Jinping met with General Secretary Kim Jong Un again, jointly mapping out the blueprint for the development of relations between the two parties and the two countries. China is ready to enhance strategic communication and strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the DPRK, and work together to advance China-DPRK friendship and the cause of socialism of both countries, so as to make greater contributions to peace and development in the region and the world at large.

The previous day, the DPRK Embassy in Beijing had hosted a reception to mark the national day.

DPRK Ambassador to China Ri Ryong Nam said that the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un participated in the commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War and achieved immortal feats in further strengthening the political trust and strategic cooperation between the two parties and the two countries and winning victory in the common socialist cause through the meeting and talks with Comrade Xi Jinping.

Zhang Qingwei, Vice-Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, said that for the past dozens of years since the DPRK was founded on September 9, 1948, the DPRK people have ceaselessly achieved new successes in socialist construction under the wise leadership of President Kim Il Sung, Chairman Kim Jong Il and the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un.

He sincerely wished that the fraternal DPRK people would certainly and successfully accomplish the tasks set forth by the Eighth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea and further open up a new phase of the socialist cause in line with the blueprint unfolded by the incoming Ninth Congress of the WPK.

The following articles were originally published by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) and on the website of the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Arrives in Beijing

Pyongyang, September 2 (KCNA) — The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un arrived in Beijing, the capital of the People’s Republic of China, at 16:00 (local time) on September 2, the Department of Press and Information of the DPRK Foreign Ministry said.

The head of state was greeted at Beijing Railway Station by Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), member of the Secretariat and director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and foreign minister, Yin Yong, mayor of Beijing, and other senior officials of China.

He met with officials of the Chinese side in a warm atmosphere.

Saying that he was pleased to visit the People’s Republic of China again after six years, he expressed thanks to Comrade Xi Jinping and Chinese party, government and people for their enthusiastic and cordial hospitality.

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General Secretary and President Xi Jinping Holds Talks with General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Kim Jong Un

September 5 (MFA) – On the evening of September 4, 2025, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping held talks at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing with General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un, who is in China for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Xi Jinping noted that China and the DPRK are good neighbors, good friends and good comrades who have shared weal and woe and helped each other in time of need. The friendship between China and the DPRK has a long history. Both countries are socialist countries led by communist parties, having common ideals, convictions and aspirations. General Secretary Kim Jong Un’s attendance at the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War demonstrates the DPRK’s firm commitment to safeguarding the fruits of the victory of World War II, and provides an important opportunity for further advancing friendship and cooperation between the two Parties and two countries.

Xi Jinping extended congratulations on the 80th anniversary of the founding of the WPK, and stressed that China is going all out to build a great modern socialist country in all respects and pursue national rejuvenation through a Chinese path to modernization, while the DPRK has kept making new progress in developing socialism. The CPC and the Chinese government attach great importance to the traditional friendship between China and the DPRK, and stand ready to maintain, consolidate and develop China-DPRK relations. No matter how the international landscape may evolve, this position will stay unchanged. China will continue to support the DPRK in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions and opening new grounds in advancing the DPRK’s socialist cause. China will work with the DPRK to step up high-level exchanges and strategic communication, strengthen exchanges of experience in governance of Party and state affairs, deepen mutual understanding and friendship, promote closer interactions at all levels, and advance practical cooperation across the board.

Xi Jinping underscored that facing unprecedented global challenges, he has put forward the vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative and the Global Governance Initiative, which have been actively supported and echoed by the DPRK. China and the DPRK should strengthen strategic coordination and uphold common interests in international and regional affairs. On the Korean Peninsula issue, China has maintained an objective and just position, and will continue to step up coordination with the DPRK and make utmost efforts to preserve peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.

Kim Jong Un noted that the grand commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War has attracted the world’s attention. It demonstrates China’s firm commitment to upholding world peace, and underscores China’s significant international stature and influence. The older generation of DPRK and Chinese leaders forged a profound friendship in the war of resistance against Japanese aggression, and the two sides are duty-bound to carry the legacy into future generations. No matter how the international situation may change, the friendly sentiment between the DPRK and China will not change. To further deepen and grow its relationship with China is a firm conviction of the DPRK. The DPRK will continue to firmly support China’s position on Taiwan, Xizang, Xinjiang and other issues concerning China’s core interests, and support China in upholding its national sovereignty and territorial integrity. The DPRK thanks China for its long-standing, unwavering support to the DPRK’s socialist cause and for the valuable assistance and help provided in this regard.

Kim Jong Un noted that under the strong leadership of General Secretary Xi Jinping and the guidance of the Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, China has made great development achievements. The DPRK is ready to work with China to strengthen exchanges at various levels between the two Parties and two countries, and conduct experience sharing in such areas as Party building and economic development, to support the DPRK in its Party building and national development efforts. The DPRK will deepen mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation with China and work for more fruitful outcomes. The DPRK commends China for its just position on the Korean Peninsula issue, and stands ready to step up coordination with China at the U.N. and other multilateral platforms to uphold the common and fundamental interests of the two sides.

Later in the evening, Xi Jinping had a small-group tea chat with and hosted dinner for Kim Jong Un.

Cai Qi and Wang Yi were present at these events.

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Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Has Talks with Comrade Xi Jinping

Pyongyang, September 5 (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, had talks with Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People’s Republic of China, at the Great Hall of the People in the afternoon on Sept. 4.

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un was warmly welcomed by Comrade Xi Jinping.

Kim Jong Un exchanged greetings with delight with Xi Jinping and had a photo taken with him against the background of the national flags of the two countries.

He expressed thanks to the Chinese party, government and people for having given special hospitality to the DPRK delegation with sincerity and congratulated them on their holding of excellent and splendid commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War as a grand political festival. He said that China showed its firm determination to defend world peace and clearly demonstrated its important international position and influence on this occasion.

On behalf of the Chinese party, government and people, Xi Jinping warmly welcomed once again Kim Jong Un’s visit to the People’s Republic of China and said that his participation in the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War served as an important occasion of showing the firm will of the DPRK side to resolutely defend the outcome of the victory in the Second World War and of further developing the friendly and cooperative relations between the two parties and between the two countries.

Xi Jinping said that China and the DPRK are good neighbors, good friends and good comrades who share the destiny and help each other. Noting that the Chinese party and government are attaching great importance to the traditional China-DPRK friendship, he expressed his willingness to successfully defend, consolidate and develop the China-DPRK relations.

Noting that no matter how the international situation may change, this stand will not change, he said that as in the past, the Chinese side in the future, too, supports the DPRK in its struggle to steadily open up a new phase of the Korean-style socialist cause while taking the road of development suited to its actual conditions.

Affirming that the friendly feelings between the DPRK and China can not change no matter how the international situation may change and it is the steadfast will of the WPK and the government of the DPRK to steadily develop the DPRK-China relations, Kim Jong Un said that the DPRK will as ever invariably support and encourage the stand and efforts of the Communist Party of China and the government of the People’s Republic of China to defend the sovereignty, territorial integrity and development interests of the state.

At the talks, the top leaders of the two countries had an open-minded exchange of views on the issues of intensifying the high-level visits and strategic communication between the DPRK and the PRC and informed each other of the independent policy stands maintained by the parties and governments of the two countries in the field of external relations.

They also referred to the issue of strengthening strategic cooperation and defending common interests in international and regional affairs.

The talks proceeded in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

That evening Xi Jinping hosted a reception for Kim Jong Un.

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Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Participates in Commemorations Marking 80th Anniversary of Victory in Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War

Pyongyang, September 4 (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, participated in the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War held in Beijing, the capital city of the People’s Republic of China, on September 3.

The great victory in the anti-Japanese war and the world anti-fascist war marked a world historic event that brought about a fundamental turn in carving out the destiny of the peoples of the DPRK and China and the progressive mankind and powerfully encouraged the national liberation struggle in the colonial countries and the human cause of independence.

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un arrived at the venue for the event through the Upright Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing.

He met Comrade Xi Jinping with delight and exchanged greetings and had a picture taken with heads of state and government of different countries and leaders of international organizations invited to the event.

Kim Jong Un mounted the Rostrum of the Tian’anmen Square, chatting with Xi Jinping.

He met war veterans who participated in the anti-Japanese war at Tian’anmen and warmly congratulated them on greeting the significant and splendid V-Day.

The commemorative rally began at 9:00 (local time) to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

The ceremony of raising the flag of the People’s Republic of China was held amid 80 gun salutes.

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People’s Republic of China, made an important address before reviewing troops.

Present in the military parade were 45 foot and armament columns and air echelons representing the services and arms of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army.

Pigeons symbolizing peace and numerous balloons were released into sky over the square to significantly decorate the end of the rally.

That day there was a reception for guests of honor at the Great Hall of the People to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Kim Jong Un attended the reception together with the leaders of different countries.

A welcoming artistic performance was given by the Chinese artistes at the reception.

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Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Meets Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin

Pyongyang, September 4 (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, met and held talks with Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, president of the Russian Federation who participated in the commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing in the afternoon on September 3.

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un had a photo taken with Comrade Putin in commemoration of their meeting in Beijing.

Present there were Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Minister of Defense Andrei Beloussov, Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology Alexandr Kozlov and Aide to the President of Russia for Foreign Policy Yuri Ushakov.

Expressing his pleasure to meet Putin again, Kim Jong Un made an affirmative appreciation of the bilateral relations expanding and developing vigorously into all fields after the conclusion of the DPRK-Russia inter-state treaty.

Putin highly appreciated the matchless bravery and heroism of the DPRK soldiers displayed in the operations for liberating Kursk, saying that the relations between the two countries are special ones of trust, friendship and alliance. He noted that Russia would always remember sacrifices made by the DPRK army and asked Kim Jong Un to convey the warmest greetings to all the DPRK people on behalf of the Russian people.

Kim Jong Un expressed deep thanks for this.

He said that the DPRK would fully support the struggle of the Russian government, army and people for defending the national sovereignty, territorial integrity and security interests and remain faithful to the implementation of the inter-state treaty between the DPRK and Russia, regarding it as a fraternal duty in the future, too.

The heads of state of the DPRK and Russia discussed in detail the long-term plans for cooperation between the two countries and reaffirmed their steadfast will to continue to lead the bilateral relations to a high level.

Kim Jong Un had an open-minded exchange of views with Putin on important international and regional issues.

The meeting proceeded in a comradely and friendly atmosphere.

Conveying warm greetings to the fraternal Russian people, Kim Jong Un exchanged warm farewells with Putin.

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Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Leaves Beijing for Home after Finishing His Visit to China

Pyongyang, September 5 (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, left Beijing by his private train in the evening of September 4 after finishing his visit to the People’s Republic of China.

Seen at the railway station were Cai Qi, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC), member of the Secretariat and director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and foreign minister, Yin Yong, mayor of Beijing, and other senior officials of the Chinese party and government and Wang Yajun, Chinese ambassador to the DPRK, who came there to see off the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un.

Kim Jong Un exchanged farewells with leading officials of the Chinese party and government.

Expressing thanks to the sincerity of the Chinese party and government for making the greatest effort in good faith for his successful visit, Kim Jong Un wished the PRC eternal prosperity and its people wellbeing.

His private train left Beijing Railway Station amid the warm send-off by the Chinese comrades.

Kim Jong Un’s visit to the PRC marked a historic occasion which further strengthened the political trust and strategic cooperation between the two parties and two countries and showed the invariability and invincibility of the DPRK-China friendly relations that were formed in the joint struggle for the victory of the socialist cause and overcame all sorts of trials and challenges.

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Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to DPRK Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un on the 77th Anniversary of the Founding of the DPRK

September 9 (MFA) – On September 9, 2025, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to General Secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea (WPK) and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un on the 77th anniversary of the founding of the DPRK.

Xi Jinping pointed out that over the past 77 years, the WPK has united and led the DPRK people to forge ahead unremittingly, promoting the continuous development of all socialist undertakings in the DPRK. In recent years, under the leadership of the WPK headed by General Secretary Kim Jong Un, the DPRK people have strived hard to fulfill the goals and tasks set out at the 8th Congress of the WPK, and have achieved many gratifying accomplishments. Xi Jinping expressed confidence that the DPRK people will greet the convening of the 9th Congress of the WPK with high morale and outstanding achievements, and open a new chapter in the development of socialism with DPRK characteristics.

Xi Jinping emphasized that China and the DPRK are traditional friendly neighbors linked by mountains and rivers. Maintaining, consolidating, and developing China-DPRK relations has always been an unwavering strategic guideline of the CPC and the Chinese government. Recently, General Secretary Kim Jong Un came to China for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. During the visit, President Xi Jinping met with General Secretary Kim Jong Un again, jointly mapping out the blueprint for the development of relations between the two parties and the two countries. China is ready to enhance strategic communication and strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the DPRK, and work together to advance China-DPRK friendship and the cause of socialism of both countries, so as to make greater contributions to peace and development in the region and the world at large.

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Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un Receives Congratulatory Message from Chinese President

Pyongyang, September 9 (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, received a congratulatory message from Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and president of the People’s Republic of China, on September 9.

In the message, Xi Jinping extended warm congratulations and heartfelt wishes on behalf of the Communist Party of China and the Chinese government and people and on his own behalf to the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un and the Workers’ Party of Korea, the DPRK government and people on the 77th founding anniversary of the DPRK.

Over the past 77 years, the Workers’ Party of Korea has united the DPRK people and led them and propelled the steady development of the socialist cause of the DPRK in every field with strenuous efforts, the message said, adding:

In recent years the DPRK people have made many delightful successes by waging a vigorous struggle to successfully carry out the goals and tasks set forth by the Eighth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea under the leadership of the WPK headed by you, general secretary.

I believe that the DPRK people will greet the Ninth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea with their surging spirit and distinguished successes and open up a new chapter in the cause of building Korean-style socialism without fail.

China and the DPRK are the traditional and friendly neighbors which are linked by the same mountain and river.

It is the consistent and steadfast strategic policy of the Chinese party and government to successfully defend, consolidate and develop the China-DPRK relations.

Shortly ago, you, general secretary, visited China and participated in the commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. I met you again and jointly presented a blueprint for the development of the relations between the two parties and the two countries.

The Chinese side is ready to join hands in promoting the China-DPRK friendship and the socialist cause of the two countries through the intensified strategic communication and brisk visits and close cooperation with the DPRK side, thus making a greater contribution to peace and development in the region and the rest of the world.

The message wished the DPRK prosperity and its people happiness and well-being.

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DPRK Embassy in Beijing Hosts Reception

Pyongyang, September 11 (KCNA) — The DPRK embassy in Beijing hosted a reception on September 8 on the occasion of the 77th founding anniversary of the DPRK.

Present there on invitation were Zhang Qingwei, vice-chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress of China, and officials of the International Liaison Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, the Ministry of Justice, the Supreme People’s Court, the Ministry of State Security, the People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the Association for International Friendly Contact.

Present there were Ri Ryong Nam, DPRK ambassador to China, and his embassy members.

Speeches were made there.

Ri Ryong Nam referred to the feats President Kim Il Sung and Chairman Kim Jong Il performed in founding and developing the DPRK and accomplishing the socialist cause and the fact that under the outstanding leadership of the respected Comrade Kim Jong Un the daring mettle and limitless power of the DPRK are fully demonstrated and a new era of comprehensive national rejuvenation, in which the long-cherished desire of the people is translated into shining reality, is being ushered in.

The respected Comrade Kim Jong Un participated in the commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People’s War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War and achieved immortal feats in further strengthening the political trust and strategic cooperation between the two parties and the two countries and winning victory in the common socialist cause through the meeting and talks with Comrade Xi Jinping, he stressed.

Zhang Qingwei said that for the past dozens of years since the DPRK was founded on September 9, 1948, the DPRK people have ceaselessly achieved new successes in socialist construction under the wise leadership of President Kim Il Sung, Chairman Kim Jong Il and the respected General Secretary Kim Jong Un.

Zhang Qingwei sincerely wished that the fraternal DPRK people would certainly and successfully accomplish the tasks set forth by the Eighth Congress of the Workers’ Party of Korea and further open up a new phase of the socialist cause in line with the blueprint unfolded by the incoming Ninth Congress of the WPK.