Kim Jong Un arrived in China aboard an olive-green train described as a “Fortress on wheels,” setting the stage for a grand military parade where Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are also expected. The bulletproof convoy illustrates the North Korean leader’s method of secure travel on the world stage.

North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un is set to visit China after a six-year gap, joining Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing for a large-scale military parade. Though details remain scarce, the event signals a notable moment in regional diplomacy.