In a significant diplomatic gesture, Kim Jong Un, top leader of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), will join 25 other foreign dignitaries at China's September 3 commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The announcement by Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei underscores deepening ties between Beijing and Pyongyang amid evolving regional dynamics.
The centerpiece event will feature a military parade in Beijing, symbolizing what Chinese officials describe as "a commitment to peace through strength." The occasion holds historical resonance for both nations, coming weeks after Pyomgyang's own August 14 ceremony commemorating the Korean Peninsula's liberation from Japanese colonial rule.
Analysts note the DPRK leader's attendance highlights shared historical narratives between China and the DPRK, while potentially signaling Pyongyang's interest in strengthening economic and political coordination. The visit follows China's recent efforts to facilitate dialogue on denuclearization and regional stability.
Over 30 countries will send representatives to the commemorations, according to state media. The gathering occurs as Asian nations reassess security partnerships amid shifting global power dynamics.
