Q: Can the spokesperson introduce the background of Premier Li Qiang’s visit to North Korea and China’s expectations?

Answer: China and North Korea are traditional friendly neighbors. Maintaining, consolidating and developing China-North Korea relations has always been the unswerving strategic policy of the Chinese Party and government. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party of Korea. China is willing to take this visit as an opportunity and work with the North Korean side to strengthen strategic communication, strengthen close exchanges and cooperation, and promote the continuous development of China-DPRK traditional friendly and cooperative relations with each other.