China's foreign ministry hailed Kim's visit, saying Beijing and the DPRK will increase high-level exchanges to promote relations. Our reporter Su Yuting brings us more on the visit. 

SU YUTING BEIJING During Wednesday's Foreign Ministry's regular press conference, the meeting between the leaders of China and the DPRK is one of the most important topics that attracted media's attention. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang has talked about the significance of the meeting between the two leaders, and its impact on the Korean Peninsula issue and the regional situation. He said President Xi Jinping and Chairman Kim Jong Un have exchanged views on bilateral relations and issues of common interests. Let's take a listen.

LU KANG, SPOKESPERSON CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY "China and the DPRK have a tradition of high-level exchanges. In fact, high-level exchanges have played a leading role in promoting bilateral relations. During this visit, President Xi says he is willing to keep close contact with Kim through various forms such as exchanging visits, and sending special envoys and letters to each other. China is willing to increase high-level exchanges, strengthen strategic communications and expand cooperation to benefit the people of both countries."

SU YUTING BEIJING "Lu Kang said this is Kim's first visit to China and the meetings between the two leaders have showed that both sides attached high importance to party-to-party and state-to-state relations. Lu Kang said the friendship is the common treasure, as General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out to safeguard, consolidate and develop China-DPRK relations is an unswerving guideline for the CPC and the Chinese government. General Secretary Xi jinping spoke highly of the important efforts made by the DPRK side on improving the Korean Peninsula issue. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang added that Xi Jinping highlighted that China will continue to play its constructive role and stand ready to work with all parties including the DPRK to jointly strengthen China proposed Dual track approach and other helpful suggestions and work for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula as well as long-term peace and stability of the region and the world. Su Yuting, CGTN, Beijing."