North Korea’s Kim Jong Un visits China via newly opened bridge
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Chinese border city of Dandong to mark the opening of the New Yalu River Bridge and commemorate the Korean War. The trip signals a strengthening of economic and political ties between North Korea and China amidst rising geopolitical tensions.
Why it matters
The visit highlights the deepening strategic alignment between Pyongyang and Beijing, which has significant implications for regional security and the 'new Cold War' narrative.
North Korean leader meets top Chinese official and tours key sites in border city of Dandong during the one-day trip.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info China is an important trading partner for North Korea and its leader Kim Jong Un [File: AFP] By AFP and Reuters Published On 24 Oct 2026 24 Oct 2026 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has returned home after a day trip to the Chinese border city of Dandong, state news agency Xinhua has reported, following a symbolic crossing over a newly opened bridge.
Kim was accompanied during his visit on Saturday by China’s fourth-highest-ranked official, Wang Huning, who conveyed “cordial greetings and best wishes” from Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to Xinhua.
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