Xi Jinping, who met with Kim Jong-un, said, ”We will strengthen relations with North Korea and do our best for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.” - South Korean media

General Secretary Kim Jong-un visited China to attend the 80th anniversary of China's victory in the war, and the first China-North Korea summit in about six years was held. Chinese President Xi Jinping stated, "We are looking forward to furthering our relationship with North Korea."