Yalu River
Coverage of Yalu River in the Nexus archive.
- Border cities bright at night as North Korea goes solar
North Korea's border city Sinuiju is now visibly brighter at night due to solar power, as reported by satellite imagery and eyewitnesses. Experts suggest this shift addresses chronic energy shortages, with areas like Wihwa Island showing increased nighttime illumination.
- What to know about a rare visit by China’s Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting North Korea for the first time in nearly seven years, aiming to strengthen ties amid North Korea's shift toward closer relations with China. The meeting follows Kim Jong Un's 2025 visit to Beijing and may address economic cooperation, tourism, and joint projects in border regions.
- Back on the rails: Dandong’s border traffic hints at a China-North Korea thaw
Dandong, a Chinese border city facing North Korea across the Yalu River, shows signs of improved China-North Korea relations through resuming cross-border rail traffic. Freight volumes have increased, and travel agencies report rising inquiries, with the first passenger trains crossing the border since March.