Chinese High-Level Official Wang Huining Accompanies Kim Jong Un to Liaoning for Anniversary Visit

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Wang Huining, a senior political adviser of China and member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, accompanied Kim Jong Un, General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea and Chairman of the State Affairs of the DPRK, on a visit to Dandong, Liaoning Province, on Saturday (Oct 24). The trip coincided with the 76th anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteers crossing into North Korea to fight in the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea. Wang delivered greetings from President Xi Jinping at the Memorial Hall of the War to Resist U.S. Aggression and Aid Korea, where wreaths were laid and national anthems played. During discussions, Wang emphasized that the visit underscores the deep historical friendship between China and North Korea, citing historic summits in September last year and June this year as milestones. Kim expressed gratitude for China's long-term support and noted that 2024 marks the 65th anniversary of the Sino-North Korean Friendship Treaty. The leaders also inspected a new car manufacturing plant in Dandong and visited the new Yalu River bridge before Kim departed.