North Korea’s Kim visits China as allies’ look to boost economic ties

What happened: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made an unannounced one-day visit to the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday, accompanied by Wang Huning, China's No. 4 official, who passed on greetings from Xi Jinping. Key numbers: Visit took place Saturday, a day before the anniversary of Chinese troops' entry into the 1950-1953 Korean War. Why it matters: The visit comes as Beijing and Pyongyang ramp up economic ties, with the trip marking a key anniversary between the allies. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made an unannounced one-day visit to the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday, accompanied by Wang Huning, China's No. 4 official, who passed on greetings from Xi Jinping.

The visit comes as Beijing and Pyongyang ramp up economic ties, with the trip marking a key anniversary between the allies.