China’s senior lawmaker Zhao Leji will embark on a historic three-day visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) this week, sparking fresh momentum in cross-border diplomacy and cultural ties. 🇨🇳🤝🇰🇵
Zhao, a key figure in the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, will lead a delegation to attend the opening of the 'China-DPRK Friendship Year' from April 11-13. The visit comes at the invitation of the DPRK’s Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea and its government.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning called the trip a 'new chapter in traditional friendship,' emphasizing cultural and people-to-people exchanges. 🌏✨ Analysts say the Friendship Year could deepen collaboration in areas like education, tourism, and youth engagement – hot topics for globally minded Gen Z audiences.
Zhao’s visit marks one of the highest-level exchanges between the neighbors in recent years, underscoring Beijing’s role as a stabilizing force in Northeast Asia. Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds! 📰
