Xi Jinping: "China-North Korea Relations at a New Historical Starting Point"... Prominently Highlighted by Chinese and North Korean Media

"China and North Korea, an Indestructible Friendship Rooted in a Long History"

"Friendship Between the Two Countries Advances to a Higher Stage"

As Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea for the first time in seven years, the state-run media of both countries highlighted their friendly relations, declaring that they are "standing at a new historical starting point."

On June 9, China's People's Daily quoted an editorial from North Korea's Rodong Sinmun, reporting, "Based on the deep and close relationship between the leaders of both countries, the friendship has advanced to a higher stage."

Chairman Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping shaking hands. Photo by YNA Yonhap News.

The editorial further stated that "socialism is the common ideal and mission of the peoples of both countries," emphasizing that "it is the shared will of both countries to continuously strengthen and develop their friendship, with socialism at its core." The People's Daily also stressed that "the two nations will join hands and continue to make progress in maintaining regional and global peace and stability based on socialist ideology."

According to the Korean Central News Agency on June 9, President Xi stated at a banquet held at the Mokran Hall in Pyongyang on June 8, "This year, China-North Korea relations are standing at a new historical starting point," adding, "We will further develop our bilateral ties at a higher level, open up bright prospects, and move forward for the continuous progress of human society." He continued, "The two countries have always shared a common destiny, and our traditional friendship is an indestructible bond rooted in a long history."

A performance welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping was held at the Pyongyang Gymnasium. Photo by YNA Yonhap News.

Previously, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said in his welcoming speech, "We will elevate the China-North Korea friendship to new heights and develop it as a model for the strongest and most strategic relations between socialist countries." He added, "The two nations, united by ideological commonality and militant friendship, have shared their destinies for a long time and have been able to strengthen the bonds of unity and cooperation."

On the evening of June 8, a welcoming performance for President Xi was held at the Pyongyang Gymnasium, where Chairman Kim and the North Korean leadership watched the performance together with the Chinese delegation. The event featured songs from both North Korea and China, as well as acrobatic performances. According to China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, "Familiar songs such as 'My Motherland and I,' 'Jasmine Flower,' and 'The Red Flag is Fluttering' resonated deeply with the audience, and the final song was 'Eternal Friendship between China and North Korea.'"

A welcome performance for Chinese President Xi Jinping was held at the Pyongyang Gymnasium. Photo by YNA Yonhap News.

The Ministry further stated, "The passionate and grand performance was filled with the friendly sentiments of both countries," adding, "Through singing, dancing, and acrobatics, the performers extended a warm welcome to President Xi, who visited North Korea after seven years."

The Korean Central News Agency reported, "Comrade Kim Jong Un and Comrade Xi Jinping presented flower baskets to the performers who put on the wonderful show," and added, "The performance, which visually expressed our people's deep trust and genuine friendship toward Comrade Xi Jinping and the brotherly Chinese people, beautifully decorated another page in the history of China-North Korea friendship and solidarity."

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