Kim Jong-un visits the Beijing rail traffic control center, June 20, 2018. (Photo: Xinhua)

Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and Chinese president, met with Kim Jong-un, chairman of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and chairman of the State Affairs Commission of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on Wednesday. 

The two leaders had an in-depth conversation over tea.

Noting that Kim had made three visits to China within 100 days to meet with him, Xi said the two sides have jointly created a new history of China-DPRK high-level exchanges. 

"We are pleased to see that the important consensus reached by China and the DPRK is gradually being implemented, the friendly cooperative relations between the two sides are radiating new vitality, the momentum for dialogue and easing of situation on the Korean Peninsula has been effectively strengthened, and the WPK's new strategic route has pushed the DPRK's socialist cause into a new journey," Xi said. 

He said he believes that under the joint efforts of both sides, China-DPRK relations will certainly benefit the two countries and the two peoples. 

With joint efforts of China, the DPRK and related parties, the Korean Peninsula and the Northeast Asia will surely embrace the bright prospects of peace, stability, development and prosperity, said Xi. 

Xi said that socialism with Chinese characteristics has entered a new era. The CPC and people of all ethnic groups in China are closely united around the CPC Central Committee to strive for the achievement of the Two Centenary Goals and the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. 

China is willing to share its experience with the DPRK, and strengthen unity and cooperation to jointly create a better future for the socialist cause of the two countries, said Xi. 

Kim said the two countries are as close and friendly as family, and help each other, adding that Xi has offered affectionate care and support for the DPRK people. 

Kim added that his current visit to China has served as an opportunity to deepen the friendship between comrade general secretary and himself, and advance DPRK-China ties.

He vowed to work with Chinese comrades to upgrade bilateral ties to a new high, and play their due roles in safeguarding world and regional peace and stability. 

Kim said that he believed that under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Xi at the core, and the guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation will definitely be realized. 

Xi's wife Peng Liyuan and Kim's wife Ri Sol-ju also attended the meeting. 

After the meeting, Xi and Peng held a luncheon for Kim and Ri. 

On the last day of his two-day visit to China on Wednesday, Kim visited the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Beijing. The DPRK top leader concluded his visit to China later on Wednesday and departed from Beijing for the DPRK.

MOFA: China continues to play a constructive role 

China hopes relevant parties will take positive measures to address the DPRK’s legitimate concern and establish a peaceful mechanism on the Korean Peninsula, Geng Shuang, spokesperson of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), said during a press conference on Wednesday.

Geng also said China will continue to play a constructive role, and China has always implemented the UN Security Council's resolutions and will also maintain normal exchange and cooperation with the DPRK and fulfill its own international obligations. 

Geng said during the talks between Kim Jong Un and President Xi Jinping, Xi emphasized that this year marks the 40th anniversary of China’s reform and opening-up policy. 

Xi said that since the reform and opening-up, the Chinese people have carried out self-reform and innovation, and China is happy to see that the DPRK made a major decision to shift the focus to economic construction, and the development of the DPRK’s socialist cause has entered a new stage in history. He added that China supports the DPRK’s economic development, the improvement of people’s livelihood, and its development path that accords with its national conditions.