Unannounced visit. Kim Jong Un arrived in China

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited Dandong, China, crossing the newly opened bridge. His visit coincides with heightened security measures and the 76th anniversary of Chinese military involvement in the Korean War. This trip is significant ahead of the APEC summit and potential talks with the U.S. Kim's presence signals his health and activity amid rumors of his death. Relations between China and North Korea have improved since Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang. The new bridge, completed in 2014 but opened recently, enhances trade connections between the two countries.