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Kim Jong Un visits China and inaugurates a new bridge between the countries
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made his first visit to China in more than a year, inaugurating a new bridge between the countries.[1, 3] He crossed the border on the newly opened bridge, taking a day trip over the Yalu River to Dandong, according to The Washington Times.[1, 5] Kim used the trip to reaffirm ties with China and showed gratitude for support, UPI and CBS News reported.[2, 3]
The Wall Street Journal reported that Chinese leader Xi Jinping did not attend the get-together.[4] The New York Times reported the visit comes as the two countries move to deepen ties, and the Journal said ties are warming between Beijing and Pyongyang.[1, 4]
Covered by The New York Times, CBS News, The Wall Street Journal and 2 more
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How balanced is this coverage?
Of the 5 rated outlets that covered it, 1 is left of center, 2 are center and 2 are right of center (1 of them in the Right group).
Too few left- or right-leaning outlets to compare: 1 of 42 left-leaning, 2 of 33 center and 2 of 38 right-leaning outlets covered it.
- Left: none.
- Leans left: The New York Times (−0.70).
- Center: CBS News (−0.14), UPI (+0.17).
- Leans right: The Wall Street Journal (+0.63).
- Right: The Washington Times (+1.27).
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