China and North Korea have opened a border crossing to boost trade ties after years of strained relations.
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China and North Korea have had strained relations for several years but have recently taken steps towards increased cooperation.
China and North Korea opened the Dandong border crossing in October, aiming to revive trade relations between the countries after years of strained relations.
The last time Kim Jong-un was in China was over a year ago when he attended a military parade together with, among others, Russia's Vladimir Putin.
Important trading partner
China's leader Xi Jingping visited North Korea in June this year and expressed a desire to expand cooperation in trade, agriculture and technology. China is an important trading partner for North Korea and accounts for the majority of North Korea's foreign trade.
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