Chinese in DPRK promise to contribute to bilateral ties

PYONGYANG, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese living in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Friday expressed willingness to help boost bilateral ties at a reception in the Chinese embassy to Pyongyang.

The reception was held to mark the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Delegates attend a reception held by the Chinese Embassy to mark the 60th  anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China in Pyongyang,  capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), Sept. 25, 2009.  (Xinhua/Yao Ximeng)

A powerful and prosperous motherland is a powerful backing for the Chinese in the DPRK, said Liang Zuojun, vice president of the Central Committee of the Federation of the Chinese Residing in the DPRK.

He said all Chinese in the DPRK will live harmoniously with local residents and make efforts for the enhancement of the China-DPRK relationship, and the construction of both countries.

Liu Xiaoming, the Chinese ambassador to the DPRK, said the Chinese in the DPRK have devoted their wisdom to the socialism construction of the DPRK, and have won the respect and praise of the DPRK government and people.

He encouraged the Chinese to continue to support the construction and reunification cause of their motherland China.