Respected Comrade Kim Jong Un , General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), participated in the commemorations marking the 80 th anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War held in Beijing, the capital city of the People's Republic of China (PRC), on September 3.

The great victory in the anti-Japanese war and the world anti-fascist war marked a world historic event that brought about a fundamental turn in carving out the destiny of the peoples of the DPRK and PRC and the progressive mankind, and powerfully encouraged the national liberation struggle of countries under colonial rule and cause of independence for humankind.

Comrade Kim Jong Un arrived at the venue for the event through the Upright Gate of the Forbidden City in Beijing.

Comrade Kim Jong Un met Comrade Xi Jinping with delight and exchanged greetings and had a photo session with the heads of state and government of different countries and leaders of international organizations invited to the event.

Comrade Kim Jong Un mounted the Rostrum of the Tian'anmen Square, having a friendly talk with Comrade Xi Jinping.

Comrade Kim Jong Un met war veterans who participated in the anti-Japanese war at Tian'anmen and warmly congratulated them on the significant and splendid V-Day.

The commemorative rally began at 9:00 (local time) to mark the 80 th anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

The ceremony of hoisting the national flag of the PRC was held amid 80 gun salutes.

Comrade Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and President of the PRC, made an important speech before inspecting the parade units.

Present in the military parade were 45 foot and armament columns and air echelons representing the services and arms of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

Pigeons symbolizing peace and numerous balloons were released into sky over the square to significantly decorate the end of the rally.

On that day there was a reception for the guests of honor at the Great Hall of the People commemorating the 80 th anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Comrade Kim Jong Un attended the reception together with the leaders of different countries.

A welcoming artistic performance was given by the Chinese artistes at the reception.