China And North Korea Open Bridge

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1. 14 Oct

   Although China was North Korea’s main diplomatic partner and protector for decades, relations strained after Beijing in 2017 supported tightening sanctions on Pyongyang for its nuclear weapons programme.

   4 outlets · Al Jazeera
2. 15 Oct

   The 3,026-metre, four-lane New Yalu River Bridge links the Chinese border city of Dandong with Sinuiju in North Korea.

   4 outlets · Euronews
3. 16 Oct

   The new crossing is expected to ease pressure on the ageing Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge, built in 1943, which carries more than 70% of official trade between the two countries.

   2 outlets · Times of India

Coverage 8 articles

• 16 Oct Watch: China-North Korea bridge opens after 12-years delayChina and North Korea opened the long-delayed four-lane, 3-km New Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, connecting Dandong in China with Sinuiju in North Korea after more than a decade of stalled construction. Officials from both countries participated virtually in the opening ceremony, emphasizing renewed economic ties despite ongoing delays due to concerns over increased dependency and UN sanctions. The bridge is…Times of India
• 15 Oct China and North Korea open new bridge as ties improveChina and North Korea recently opened a 3 km bridge over the Yalu River, marking improved relations between the two countries after years of tension. The project, initially proposed more than twelve years ago, signifies a strategic partnership influenced by China's rivalry with the United States and its need to balance North Korea’s relationship with Russia. This development has raised concerns among regional…Semafor
• 15 Oct China and North Korea open New Yalu River Bridge after 12-year delayChina and North Korea opened the 3,026-meter New Yalu River Bridge between Dandong and Sinuiju on Thursday after a 12-year delay due to incomplete infrastructure on the North Korean side. The four-lane bridge is expected to significantly boost trade by easing freight transport and reducing reliance on the older Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge. Experts estimate that cargo traffic could triple or quadruple, with…Euronews
• 15 Oct North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delayChina and North Korea have opened a new bridge after a 12-year delay, according to Chinese state media reports. The New Yalu River Bridge spans 3 kilometers between Dandong in China and Sinuiju in North Korea, serving as an alternative to the older Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge. Bilateral trade reached $2.7 billion last year, marking a recovery to pre-pandemic levels, mostly driven by Chinese exports to North Korea…BBC
• 15 Oct New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delayA new bridge connecting China and North Korea opened Thursday after a long delay of over ten years. The New Yalu River Bridge was inaugurated with a ceremony featuring vehicles from both nations decorated with their respective national flags. State media outlets in China reported on the event, highlighting increased cooperation between the two countries.Toronto Star
• 14 Oct China and North Korea to open border bridge after unexplained 12-year delayChina and North Korea are set to officially open the New Yalu River Bridge, which connects the cities of Dandong in China and Sinuiju in North Korea. Completed in 2014 but delayed for twelve years without explanation, the bridge will now serve as a significant trade route between the two nations following improved diplomatic relations. Recent signs such as traffic lights being activated indicate that the bridge has…South China Morning Post
• 14 Oct New bridge linking China and North Korea will open more than a decade lateThe New Yalu River Bridge connecting China and North Korea is set to open on Thursday, over a decade after construction began in China. This delayed opening reflects growing diplomatic ties between the two nations. The bridge spans 3 kilometers, linking Dandong in northeastern China with Sinuiju in North Korea.Toronto Star
• 14 Oct China and North Korea to open New Yalu River Bridge, state media reportsChina and North Korea are set to open the New Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, according to Xinhua news agency. The bridge, which China completed in 2014, remained unfinished on North Korea’s side due to deteriorating relations amid UN sanctions over North Korea's nuclear tests. Trade between China and North Korea increased by 25% last year to $2.3 billion, the highest level since 2017. This development comes as…Al Jazeera

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