N. Korean leader Kim Jong-un visits China, meets senior official amid ties push

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un journeyed to China on Saturday, traversing a recently constructed bridge that connects the two nations. He entered China through Dandong, a border city in North Korea, by crossing the Amnok River, which is known as the Yalu River in China, utilizing the New Amnok River Bridge, according to official accounts.

Upon arrival, Kim Jong-un held a meeting with Wang Huning, a prominent figure in China's political landscape. Wang Huning holds a position as a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China and serves as the chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. This meeting was reported by China’s Xinhua News Agency.

The duo proceeded to visit an automobile factory in Dandong and a Korean War memorial. At the memorial, they paid their respects to the Chinese troops who lost their lives during the conflict. During their dialogue, Kim Jong-un expressed his deep appreciation for China's enduring support of North Korea's socialist ideology. He also conveyed his aspirations for strengthening the longstanding friendship between the two countries and fostering practical cooperation that would yield tangible benefits for their respective populations, as reported by Xinhua.

Following the conclusion of their visit, Kim Jong-un journeyed back to North Korea. Wang Huning accompanied him in bidding him farewell, as reported by Xinhua.