{
  "id": 16445782,
  "title": "Kim Jon-un visits China to open new bridge, reaffirm ties",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/kim-jon-un-visits-china-to-open-new-bridge-reaffirm-ties",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T07:59:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CBS News",
    "slug": "cbs-news",
    "url": "https://www.cbsnews.com/news/north-korea-kim-jong-un-china-visit-bridge/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "North Korean leader Kim Jong Un journeyed to China on Saturday to officially open a new bridge linking the two nations and to reiterate his commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. This marked his first visit to China in over a year, as he continues to pursue a more aggressive foreign policy, aiming to forge a united front with Beijing and Moscow against the United States, whom he labels as part of a \"new Cold War.\" Kim entered China via the newly inaugurated bridge in Dandong, a city situated on the Chinese border. Upon arrival, he paid homage at a memorial honoring China's support for North Korea during the Korean War of 1950-53 and held discussions with Wang Huning, a prominent member of China's Communist Party Standing Committee. At the memorial, Kim emphasized the enduring strength of the DPRK-China friendship, stating that the Korean People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) would steadfastly uphold this alliance, as reported by the North's official news agency, Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). During their meeting, Kim pledged to deepen cooperation between the two nations, while Wang conveyed Chinese President Xi Jinping's well-wishes, highlighting the symbolic importance of the visit, according to KCNA. Following the memorial visit, Kim and Wang toured a car manufacturing facility before Wang led Kim to the bridge, where the latter expressed his belief that the bridge would successfully fulfill its historic role in connecting the two countries and forging a deeper bond between their peoples. Kim returned to North Korea via the bridge, affirming its significance in solidifying the connection between the nations and unifying their people's sentiments, as per KCNA. Recently, Kim has been working to deepen relations with China, his long-standing ally and primary economic partner, after shifting his focus from prioritizing ties with Russia. China has also been seeking to regain its influential status over North Korea. Notably, North Korea has provided substantial military and conventional support to Russia in its conflict with Ukraine, potentially receiving military aid and economic assistance in return. Kim last visited Beijing in September 2025, where he met with Xi Jinping, witnessed a military parade alongside Putin, and other foreign dignitaries.",
  "summary": "The North Korean leader used the trip to reaffirm ties with its powerful neighbor.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "North Korea’s Kim crosses new bridge into China as trade ties warm",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/north-koreas-kim-crosses-new-bridge-into-china-as-trade-ties-warm",
        "published": "2026-10-24T13:18:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
        "title": "North Korea’s Kim crosses new bridge into China as trade ties warm",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/north-koreas-kim-crosses-new-bridge-into-china-as-trade-ties-warm",
        "published": "2026-10-25T07:37:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}