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UPDATED Oct 15, 2026 at 7:06 AM ET
Oct 15, 2026 at 12:11 AM ET
China and North Korea open New Yalu River Bridge
By The BriefBrief · Sources (7)
China and North Korea opened the four-lane New Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, 15 October, after a 12-year delay. The new crossing creates a major route for cross-border trade. Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the bridge would promote economic and trade ties, expand exchanges and strengthen ties between the two peoples.
WHO: China and North Korea
WHAT: China and North Korea opened the New Yalu River Bridge.
WHEN: Oct 15, 2026
WHERE: Dandong, China
WHY: The bridge is intended to create a major route for cross-border trade; Premier Li Qiang said it would promote economic and trade ties and expand exchanges.
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