Present there on invitation were Kim Jung Hyop, editor-in-chief of Rodong Sinmun, and other officials of media.

Staff members of the Chinese embassy were on hand.

Speeches were made at the reception.

Earlier, Liu Xiaoming gave receptions in honor of officials of the Ministry of the People's Armed Forces and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the occasion of New Year.

Invited there were Pak Jae Gyong, vice-minister of the People's Armed Forces, Kim Yong Il, vice-minister of Foreign Affairs, and officials concerned.