Staatsbesuch: Nordkoreas Machthaber Kim Jong Un in China eingetroffen
Kim Jong Un soll über eine neu eingeweihte Grenzbrücke in die chinesische Grenzstadt Dandong eingereist sein. Sein Besuch fällt auf einen historischen Jahrestag im Koreakrieg.
Seoul reports that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has unexpectedly arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong. According to an unnamed government source in Seoul cited by Yonhap, Kim entered via a recently inaugurated border bridge and met with Chinese Premier Li Qiang. The bridge, officially opened this month, is intended to revive trade and economic ties between the two nations after years of tension.
Chinese and North Korean authorities have yet to confirm Kim's visit. Kim's trip to China coincides with the anniversary of China's entry into the Korean War, which China refers to as "War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea." It is unclear whether Kim will participate in the commemorative ceremonies or if Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the event.
During the Korean War (1950-53), Chinese troops fought alongside North Korea against South Korea and the U.S.-led UN forces.
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