Chinese FM responds to whether ROK president invited to event marking 80th anniversary of victory against Japanese aggression

When asked to confirm media report suggesting that the Chinese recently inquired through diplomatic channels whether South Korean President Lee Jae-myung would attend the events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression, the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Wednesday that China has been maintaining communication with all relevant parties on this matter.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. China will hold grand commemorative events, Mao said. 

The State Council Information Office held a press conference last week, which  introduced the arrangements for inviting foreign leaders to the commemorative events, and China has been maintaining communication with all relevant parties on this matter, the spokesperson noted.