The Chinese foreign ministry spokesman announced that his country has no information about the health status of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and asked, "From what sources are journalists taking their information about the deterioration of his health?"
Jing Shuang said at a press conference Monday, that he can only confirm the bilateral interaction between Beijing and Pyongyang to prevent the spread of the emerging corona virus.
He added: "First, I would like to ask about the sources from which this information was taken (about the deterioration of Kim Jong-un's health). I have no information on this. We have provided the North Korean side with equipment for medical examinations. The Chinese authorities are struggling to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country." , And at the same time providing assistance to the countries that need it. This case (related to Kim Jong Un's health) is not related to the group of doctors (Chinese specialists sent to Pyongyang).
The diplomat also stressed that China and the DPRK are friendly neighbors and have traditionally maintained friendly relations.
Rumors and speculation about Kim's health began after he failed to attend a prominent official ceremony on April 15 and has not appeared in public since then.
South Korean media reported last week that Kim may have undergone cardiovascular surgery or is in isolation to avoid the emergence of the emerging coronavirus.
And again, the official North Korean media, on Monday, did not show any new photos of Kim and did not mention his whereabouts, but published reports that he sent a letter of thanks to the workers who build a tourist resort in Wonsan, which some South Korean media said might be there.