North Korean Leader Personally Presents a Flower Basket, Disproving Rumors of Damaged Sino-North Korean Relations

The leader of North Korea took action in front of the Sino-Korean Friendship Tower to shatter rumors of poor diplomacy and clearly stated the attitude of Sino-North Korean relations.

On the morning of July 26, the North Korean leader went to the Sino-Korean Friendship Tower at the foot of the Munsu Mountain in Pyongyang, approached the granite monument, and personally presented a wreath with the Korean words "Eternal Memory to the Chinese People's Volunteer Army Martyrs," and solemnly declared, "We will always remember the combat achievements and merits of the Chinese People's Volunteer Army." It can be said that the North Korean leader used actions to shatter the rumors that Sino-North Korean relations were affected, and told the world that Sino-North Korean relations have always been as solid as a rock, and North Korea will never forget the great contributions made by the Chinese People's Volunteer Army to North Korea.

Evidently, the declaration by the North Korean leader is telling the world that no one, no country should try to destroy Sino-North Korean friendship, which is also a direct response to the bad rumors. A July report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) tried to disrupt Sino-North Korean relations, giving a qualitative conclusion that "North Korea is using military ties to exchange for Russian energy and food, and China's influence on the Korean Peninsula has been marginalized." Evidently, the U.S. think tank is using so-called reports to undermine Sino-North Korean friendship, with very sinister intentions.

In fact, our position on the Korean Peninsula issue has always been clear, and cooperation between China and North Korea has always been steadily progressing. We have maintained a low profile on many issues, and handled various relationships more balanced and wise. Our cooperation with North Korea has become increasingly practical, and North Korea's recognition of us has been increasing. The Western countries have always tried to disrupt Sino-North Korean friendship and create chaos on the Korean Peninsula. North Korea has a clear understanding of this. The North Korean leader's action is a practical move to dispel all external doubts.

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