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Oct 23, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China via newly opened bridge

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in China on Saturday via a newly opened bridge connecting Dandong to North Korea, marking his first visit to China in over a year. The visit follows President Xi Jinping's recent trip to Pyongyang.

Oct 23, 2026·8 sources

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Top claims

▪North Korea strongly rejects South Korea's claim that North Korean land mines caused the DMZ explosion
▪The New Yalu River Bridge linking China and North Korea was officially opened in October 2026, approximately 12 years after its completion
▪China is a vital source of diplomatic, economic and political support for North Korea

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China–North Korea relations1 New Yalu River Bridge opening1 World affairs1 Xi Jinping1

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