China, North Korea, and Russia marked the 70th anniversary of the armistice agreement that ended the Korean War with a series of celebratory events in Pyongyang. Delegations from China and Russia attended the festivities, with leaders meeting Kim Jong-un, the top leader of North Korea. Experts from China suggest that the three nations are facing pressure and threats from the US-led military alliance in the Korean Peninsula, the Asia-Pacific region, and Europe, similar to the situation during the 1950s. By jointly commemorating the armistice, they aim to signal the US to learn from history and avoid repeating mistakes that could lead to tragic consequences for the world and harm US national strength.
The North Korean state media, Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), reported on Kim’s presence at a grand celebratory performance to mark the 70th anniversary of the victory in the country’s Fatherland Liberation War. Delegations from China and Russia also attended the event.
China’s commemoration of the armistice has been known as the “Victory of the War to Resist US Aggression and Aid Korea,” with major state media emphasizing the importance of inheriting the spirit displayed by the Chinese people and military during the war, as China faces new challenges from hegemonic acts in the new era.
During an event at the Changchun Aviation Exhibition, the military band of the PLA Air Force and the PLA Air Force’s Bayi Aerobatic Team paid tribute to the 70th anniversary of the victory.
Kim Jong-un met with the Chinese and Russian delegations, expressing gratitude for the support provided by the Chinese People’s Volunteers during the war. He affirmed the commitment of North Korea to strengthen friendship and solidarity with the Chinese people, advancing together in the struggle for socialism.
The situation on the Korean Peninsula is becoming increasingly tense due to the US’s provocative military activities, including the deployment of strategic weapons. Experts urge the US to learn from history and cease its wrongdoings to avoid potential new conflicts. They emphasize the unity and traditional friendship among China, Russia, and North Korea, contributing to peace and stability in the region. Additionally, experts caution that US attempts to form a US-Japan-South Korea military alliance may not work in the current era, and they warn against underestimating China’s military strength, which is much greater than during the Korean War.