[COVER STORY] Kim Jong-un's China trip reaffirms 'blood ties' as Beijing watches Moscow
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s trip to the Chinese border city of Dandong, made days before the anniversary of Chinese troops entering the 1950-53 Korean War, was aimed at reaffirming the historic blood ties between the two countries at a moment when Pyongyang’s alignment with Moscow has drawn Beijing’s attention, experts said. North's state-run Rodong Sinmun on Sunday reported Kim's visit to…
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Kim Jong-un's recent trip to Dandong, China, aimed to reinforce the "blood ties" between North Korea and China as Beijing turns its attention to Moscow, according to experts. The North Korean leader visited the Memorial Hall of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea in Dandong, where he paid tribute to fallen Chinese troops, highlighting the shared history of cooperation between the two countries during the Korean War.
This move comes after a period of weakening relations between Beijing and Pyongyang, as North Korea has deepened its partnership with Russia, including sending troops to Russia.
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