China-North Korea bridge to open on October 15
BEIJING: The long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge linking China and North Korea will be opened on October 15, Chinese state news agency Xinhua said on Wednesday. The two sides will jointly hold an opening ceremony, the report said. China completed its side of the bridge in 2014, hoping to boost trade ties, although North Korea left its approach roads and customs facilities unfinished as relations…
The New Yalu River Bridge, connecting China and North Korea, is set to open on October 15, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. A joint opening ceremony will be held between the two nations. Although China completed its portion of the bridge in 2014 with the aim of fostering economic ties, North Korea left the approach roads and customs facilities unfinished due to deteriorating relations following Pyongyang's nuclear tests and subsequent U.N. sanctions.
The inauguration of this new bridge signifies further advancement in the relationship between China and North Korea, following North Korea's recent opening of its first road bridge with Russia. In 2021, China's exports to North Korea reached a six-year high of $2.3 billion, marking a 25% increase compared to the previous year; however, this figure remains considerably lower than the pre-sanction levels prior to 2017.
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