A high-ranking Chinese official, Zhao Leji, who serves as the chairman of the National People's Congress and holds the position of the No. 3 official in the ruling Communist Party, is set to lead a delegation to North Korea this week. The visit, announced by both countries on Tuesday, is scheduled to take place from Thursday to Saturday.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed Zhao's visit, describing it as a goodwill trip to North Korea. The purpose of the visit is to attend the opening ceremony for the “China-North Korea Friendship Year.” However, specific details regarding the agenda of the visit have not been disclosed, with the Foreign Ministry spokesperson indicating that arrangements are still being negotiated.
