They visited the old home of President Kim Il Sung and looked round the historic relics there, being briefed on his revolutionary history and family members.

Zhu Zhongxing, vice-director of the bureau of foreign trade and development of the Chinese Ministry of Commerce, said he deemed it honor to visit the old home at Mangyongdae, birthplace of the President.

He added:

The President's family is a patriotic and revolutionary family.

All the members of his family were ardent patriots.

He started revolutionary activities when he was young and devoted his whole life to the liberation and prosperity of the country and the people's happiness.

He was the great leader of the Korean people and a close friend of the Chinese people.