During talks with DPRK leader Kim Jong Un, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that regardless of how the international landscape evolves, three commitments will remain unchanged: the Chinese party and government's high regard for the traditional China-DPRK friendship, its firm support for General Secretary Kim in leading the DPRK's socialist cause, and its commitment to safeguarding the shared interests of both countries while maintaining a favorable strategic environment. Liu Jun from the Party School of the CPC Central Committee examines the thinking behind these commitments.