On August 28, the Press Center for the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War held the first press conference to introduce the preparations for the commemorative event and answer questions from reporters.

The picture shows the scene of the press conference

A reporter asked that the top leader of North Korea will attend the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the China People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. How does China view the visit of the top North Korean leader?

Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei said that China and the DPRK are traditional friendly neighbors connected by mountains and rivers. We warmly welcome General Secretary Kim Jong Un to attend the commemorative activities in China.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese people's war against Japan and the world anti-fascist war, as well as the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the North Korean motherland.In the difficult period of the war, the people of the two countries supported each other to jointly fight Japanese aggression, and made an important contribution to the victory of the world anti-fascist war and the cause of human justice.

Hong Lei said that it is the firm position of the Chinese party and government to maintain, consolidate and develop China-DPRK relations. China is willing to work with the DPRK side to continue to move forward hand in hand on the road of strengthening exchanges and cooperation and promoting socialist construction, and work closely together in the cause of promoting regional peace and stability and upholding international fairness and justice, so as to continue writing a new chapter of China-DPRK traditional friendship.