evidence: The following question was raised after the press conference: It’s reported that torrential rain recently hit the border areas between China and the DPRK with the Yalu River far exceeding the warning level. North Pyongan Province and Chagang Province suffered from severe flooding. What’s China’s comment? Lin Jian: Due to heavy rainfall, the Yalu River has exceeded its warning level and relevant China-DPRK border areas face severe flooding. We noted the flooding in the DPRK’s North Pyongan Province and Chagang Province, and the fatalities and property loss it has caused. As the DPRK’s traditional friend and neighbor, China is paying close attention to the flooding and expresses heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved families and those who are affected. We believe that the people of the DPRK are capable of overcoming the impact of the disaster and rebuilding their homes soon. In the meanwhile, areas on the Chinese side near the border have also been hit by severe flooding. We hope the two sides will share flood information in a timely way to better respond to flooding risks and ensure the safety of people’s life and property in relevant areas of the two countries.