At its 24th meeting, the Central People's Government Committee heard the reports of XXX and XXX on the work of the Chinese People's Volunteers in resisting U.S. aggression and aiding Korea. It expresses complete satisfaction with the glorious combat achievements of the Chinese People's Volunteers in concert with the Korean People's Army in resisting aggression and defending peace, and with the armistice negotiations, based on this foundation, which persisted in striving for a peaceful settlement of the Korean issue and achieved the glorious victory of the Korean armistice. The Central People's Government thanks you for your outstanding contributions in this just war and extends to you its warmest congratulations and comfort.

On October 25, 1950, at a time when the U.S. aggressor forces were launching a massive invasion of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, approaching the Yalu and Tumen rivers on our country's northeastern border and gravely threatening our nation's security, the Chinese People's Volunteers heroically marched into Korea to support the Korean People's Army in resisting the aggression of the American imperialists. For two years and nine months, the Chinese People's Volunteers, upholding the will of the people of the motherland, together with the Korean People's Army, and with the full support of the Chinese and Korean peoples, as well as the ardent sympathy and support of the countries of the democratic camp headed by the great Soviet Union and of all peace-loving people throughout the world, fought tenaciously and persisted in negotiations. They finally repelled the enemy's frenzied aggression, exposed the enemy's brutal and bellicose true face, and caused the enemy to suffer a severe defeat militarily, politically, and morally, forcing them to accept an armistice. The achievements of the Chinese People's Volunteers and the Korean People's Army fighting shoulder to shoulder have set a brilliant example of internationalism and patriotism for the Chinese and Korean peoples, demonstrated the strong unity and invincible strength of our camp of peace and democracy, and won the respect and praise of all progressive mankind in the world.

The victory of the Korean armistice has fundamentally shattered the American imperialists' arrogant plan to annex all of Korea and then invade our country's northeast, has defended the peace and security of China, Korea, and the Far East, has defeated the aggressors' ferocious arrogance, and has greatly inspired the courage and confidence of all peace-loving people in the world to strive for lasting peace and oppose wars of aggression. The Chinese people, together with the heroic Korean people and their army, have shown the world a truth through the example of their own victory: the imperialist conspiracy of aggressive war must be and can be defeated. As long as all peace-loving people unite to oppose interference in the internal affairs of other countries and oppose wars of aggression, and persist in resolving international disputes through peaceful consultation, then peace can certainly be guaranteed.

The victory of the Korean armistice is a victory for the movement of people all over the world to strive for the peaceful settlement of international disputes. But the signing of the Korean Armistice Agreement is only the first step toward a peaceful settlement of the Korean issue. The withdrawal of all foreign troops from Korea and the peaceful settlement of the Korean issue in the spirit of the Korean people handling their own affairs still await resolution through consultation at a higher-level political conference. The Chinese people have always advocated the settlement of international disputes through peaceful consultation, and the Chinese people are willing to serve as a strong backing for the peaceful settlement of international issues.

In view of the various premeditated schemes being carried out by American warmongers and the Syngman Rhee clique of South Korea in an attempt to obstruct and sabotage the political conference and further undermine the armistice, all comrades of the Chinese People's Volunteers must heighten their vigilance, continue their efforts, raise their military and political standards, strengthen their combat power, further consolidate and develop the militant friendship between the Chinese and Korean peoples, and, in even closer concert with the Korean People's Army, firmly hold their positions to prevent any encroachment or provocative actions from the other side.

The people of the entire nation will support the Chinese People's Volunteers and the Korean People's Army by vigorously carrying out economic construction, strengthening national defense forces, and continuing to deepen the movement to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea. The government and people of the People's Republic of China will do their utmost to help the heroic Korean people heal the wounds of war and restore a peaceful life.

We are deeply convinced that all comrades of the Chinese People's Volunteers, inspired and supported by the people of the motherland, will surely live up to the expectations of the people of the motherland and continue to strive for the thorough implementation of the Korean Armistice Agreement, for the peaceful settlement of the Korean issue, and for the defense of peace in the Far East and the world!

The martyrs who sacrificed their lives in the war to resist U.S. aggression and aid Korea are immortal!

Long live the unbreakable and eternal friendship between the peoples of China and Korea