Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un jointly plant a fir tree
An interpretation of the symbol of China-North Korea friendship: planting a tree together conveys a signal of continued relations and cooperation Looking back at Xi Jinping's metaphor of a "towering tree" to understand the deeper meaning behind the interactions between the two sides
It was reported that General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong Un jointly used shovels to heap soil and poured water to nurture a fir tree. The activity was given symbolic meaning of friendship; fir trees remain evergreen throughout the four seasons, signifying the continuous and unbroken friendship between China and North Korea.
According to reports, seven years ago, Xi Jinping once used the metaphor of a “towering tree” to describe ChinaNorth Korea relations, emphasizing the importance and continuity of the relationship between the two countries. This joint treeplanting was also seen as a scene of friendly interaction between the two sides.