Kim Jong Un Visits China via New Bridge
Source reports published 24 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 25 Oct 2026, 12:30 am AEST
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited the Chinese border city of Dandong, crossing the newly opened Yalu River Bridge. The visit aimed to strengthen ties between the two nations through expanded trade and cooperation.
What happened
- Kim Jong Un traveled to Dandong, China, via the newly opened Yalu River Bridge on Saturday.
- Chinese state media reported that Wang Huning, China’s top political advisor, met with Kim Jong Un.
- The two leaders toured a car factory and pledged to strengthen the bilateral relationship.
- Xinhua reported that Kim Jong Un stated his country was ready to work with China to expand practical cooperation.
- Wang Huning accompanied Kim to the bridge to send him off.
- The bridge, completed in 2014 but previously unused, was opened approximately a week prior, marking a step towards strengthening economic ties between North Korea and China.
- China is North Korea’s largest trading partner and a key source of support for the isolated state.
Original reporting
- Al Jazeera: Kim Jong Un crosses new bridge linking North Korea and China
2026-10-24T00:00:00+00:00 - PBS NewsHour: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China to inaugurate a new cross-border bridge
2026-10-24T14:30:19+00:00 - Deutsche Welle: Kim Jong Un travels to China via newly opened border bridge
2026-10-24T07:29:31.850000+00:00 - New York Times World: Kim Jong-un Makes First Visit to China in Over a Year
2026-10-24T13:12:26+00:00 - South China Morning Post: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pays unexpected visit to Chinese border city of Dandong
2026-10-24T11:08:27+00:00