North Korean leader Kim Jong Un crossed the newly opened border bridge to visit China’s Dandong. According to the programme reported by Chinese state agency Xinhua, his talks with Wang Huning addressed expanding exchanges and trade. The crossing links the countries’ main trading gateway. Details of the meeting and Kim’s return programme remain attributed to China’s official account.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited Dandong, the Chinese border city in Liaoning province, on October 24 after crossing the newly opened New Yalu River Bridge. South Korean broadcaster SBS cited a government source for his arrival. The crossing connects Dandong with Sinuiju in North Korea, the main trading gateway between the neighbours.[1], [2]
According to Chinese state news agency Xinhua’s account, Kim met Wang Huning, chairman of China’s political advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Wang conveyed greetings from President Xi Jinping. He proposed expanding personal exchanges and economic cooperation following the bridge’s official opening on October 15. Kim said North Korea wanted to continue the countries’ historic friendship and expand cooperation to bring practical benefits to both populations.[1]
Xinhua said Kim and Wang toured an automobile factory in Dandong after their talks and received a briefing on the vehicle industry. Wang Huning and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi accompanied Kim to the bridge as he returned to North Korea after the day visit. Wang Huning had also visited North Korea in July; the programme’s meeting and departure details come from the Chinese state agency.[1]
