Kim Jong-un visits China via newly opened border bridge
Kim Jong-un visited China via a newly opened border bridge. This shows warming ties between the two countries.
Kim Jong-un travelled to Dandong, China, via the newly opened Dandong border crossing this week, according to South Korea's Yonhap news agency. China and North Korea opened the crossing in early October to rebuild trade after years of tension and pandemic disruption.
Kim's last visit to China was in September 2025, when he attended military celebrations and met President Xi Jinping. Xi visited North Korea in June, a rare sign of improving ties.
The bridge opening and Kim's visit suggest both countries are moving to restore economic ties. US and South Korean officials see fading chances of him meeting Trump in 2026.
- Dandong
- Border crossing location
- September 2025
- Kim's last visit to China
- June
- Xi's state visit to North Korea
- Fading chances for 2026
- Trump meeting outlook
Why it mattersImproved ties between China and North Korea will change regional diplomacy. This could limit space for US talks with North Korea and shift power dynamics in the region.
AustraliaShifting alliances in the region affect Australian trade routes, regional stability, and security partnerships in the Indo-Pacific.
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