Photos: China and North Korea open new border bridge amid deepening ties
Summary
China and North Korea have opened a new bridge called the New Yalu River Bridge, connecting the Chinese city of Dandong with the North Korean city of Sinuiju. This bridge aims to improve trade and cooperation between the two countries and ease traffic on an older, crowded bridge.Key Facts
- The New Yalu River Bridge links Dandong in China to Sinuiju in North Korea.
- The bridge is about 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) long and has four lanes.
- Trucks with Chinese and North Korean flags were seen crossing the new bridge during the opening ceremony.
- Chinese Premier Li Qiang called the bridge a sign of traditional friendship between the two nations.
- North Korean Premier Pak Thae Song also sent a video message for the event.
- The bridge will reduce pressure on an older bridge that can only handle one-way traffic at a time.
- More than 70% of official trade between China and North Korea currently goes through the older bridge.
- There are at least 17 active road and rail crossings along the 1,400 km North Korea-China border.
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