China and North Korea to open New Yalu River Bridge, state media reports
Summary
China and North Korea will open the New Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, allowing traffic between the two countries for the first time since the bridge’s construction began. The bridge aims to improve trade and relations, which had been strained in recent years due to North Korea’s nuclear tests and related sanctions.Key Facts
- China finished building its side of the New Yalu River Bridge in 2014; North Korea completed its side recently.
- The bridge opening is meant to boost trade between China and North Korea.
- Relations between the two worsened after China backed UN sanctions against North Korea’s nuclear program.
- China’s exports to North Korea reached $2.3 billion last year, a 25% increase from the year before.
- China and North Korea have a formal military alliance from 1961 that includes mutual defense.
- North Korea has strengthened ties with Russia, signing a partnership treaty in 2024 and sending troops to support Russia in Ukraine.
- President Donald Trump has shown interest in renewing talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his current term.
- North Korea has not resumed tourist visas for Chinese visitors, although trade with China continues.
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