China, Xi said, stands ready to work with the DPRK to maintain, consolidate and develop bilateral relations.

Wuhan received over 18.8 million tourists, generating a comprehensive income of more than 9.2 billion yuan (about 1.4 billion USD) during the National Day holiday.

Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, exercised the right of reply and rejected the accusations.

The global spread of COVID-19, which has severely impacted the world economy, is another reminder for us to contemplate our relations with Nature, calling on the world to promote green, inclusive and sustainable development.