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Kim’s secretive China tour

North Korea(***)s reclusive leader, Kim Jong-il, has begun a visit to China, travelling by train on what is believed to be his first overseas trip since 2008 [EPA]
North Korea(***)s reclusive leader, Kim Jong-il, has begun a visit to China, travelling by train on what is believed to be his first overseas trip since 2008 [EPA]
5 May 2010
His visit has been shrouded in secrecy and neither China nor North Korea has confirmed the trip [Reuters]
His visit has been shrouded in secrecy and neither China nor North Korea has confirmed the trip [Reuters]
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Kim is believed to be travelling with a large delegation of North Korean officials. China is one of North Korea(***)s few allies and a vital source of aid [Reuters]
Kim is believed to be travelling with a large delegation of North Korean officials. China is one of North Korea(***)s few allies and a vital source of aid [Reuters]
Kim(***)s first stop was the thriving Chinese port city of Dalian, on the border with North Korea. Analysts say Kim(***)s visit to the fast-developing city reflects his aims to discuss the North(***)s economy with China(***)s leaders [Reuters]
Kim(***)s first stop was the thriving Chinese port city of Dalian, on the border with North Korea. Analysts say Kim(***)s visit to the fast-developing city reflects his aims to discuss the North(***)s economy with China(***)s leaders [Reuters]
Heavy security was present at the hotel Kim where was staying in Dalian, with sheets used to block the entrance from watching media [Reuters]
Heavy security was present at the hotel Kim where was staying in Dalian, with sheets used to block the entrance from watching media [Reuters]
On route to Beijing the North Korean leader(***)s convoy also stopped in the eastern port city of Tianjin, one of China(***)s special economic zones focused on manufacturing and exports. [Reuters]
On route to Beijing the North Korean leader(***)s convoy also stopped in the eastern port city of Tianjin, one of China(***)s special economic zones focused on manufacturing and exports. [Reuters]
Kim(***)s visit to Tianjin sparked local interest with residents attempting to get a view of the reclusive leader [Reuters]
Kim(***)s visit to Tianjin sparked local interest with residents attempting to get a view of the reclusive leader [Reuters]
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