North Korea's Kim crosses new bridge into China as trade ties warm

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   North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Visits China Via New Bridge

   North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday, crossing the New Yalu River Bridge in a move highlighting expanding trade ties between Beijing and Pyongyang. Kim was accompanied during his visit by China's fourth-highest-ranked official, Wang Huning, who conveyed greetings from President Xi Jinping. The high-level engagement took place one day ahead of the 76th anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteers' entry into the Korean War. This trip marks Kim's first visit to China in over a year and showcases closer bilateral coordination.

   Why it matters

   The visit underscores warming economic and political ties between North Korea and China. Kim also visited an army memorial, an action that acknowledges China's role in the 1950-53 war, which North Korea's official history has traditionally downplayed. Meanwhile, China commemorated the war anniversary with a solemn ceremony in Shenyang.

   What is confirmed

   • North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday, according to Xinhua.
   • Kim crossed the New Yalu River Bridge connecting North Korea and China.
   • Kim was accompanied by China's fourth-highest-ranked official Wang Huning, who conveyed greetings from President Xi Jinping.
   • The visit occurred one day ahead of the 76th anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteers' entry into the war to resist US aggression and aid Korea.
   • China sent 2.9 million CPV troops to assist the DPRK during the 1950-53 war, of whom more than 360,000 were killed or injured.

   What to watch next

   • Further official announcements on bilateral trade agreements between North Korea and China following the bridge crossing.
   • Follow-up diplomatic meetings between high-ranking Chinese and North Korean officials.
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