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China and North Korea Open New Yalu River Bridge

China and North Korea have officially opened the New Yalu River Bridge, a four-lane road crossing over the Yalu River, after a 12-year delay. The opening creates a major new route for cross-border trade and comes as the two countries expand ties despite international sanctions on North Korea. It follows about a month after North Korea and Russia opened a road bridge.

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North Korea and China Open Their Biggest Border Bridge NYTimes – World
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The new bridge's opening comes about a month after North Korea and Russia opened a road bridge as part of their efforts to cement relations.

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Long-delayed China-North Korea bridge officially opens

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China and North Korea open New Yalu River Bridge after 12-year delay

China and North Korea opened a new four-lane road bridge on Thursday, 15 October, ending a 12-year delay and creating a major new route for cross-border trade.

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North Korea, China open border bridge after 12-year delay

Twelve years after it was constructed, the New Yalu River Bridge between China and North Korea is finally operational. It is the latest sign of warming ties between the two nations.

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New four-lane bridge between China and North Korea opens after a decade of delay

The new bridge's opening comes about a month after North Korea and Russia opened a road bridge as part of their efforts to cement relations.

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