China and North Korea open long-delayed border bridge

Summary

China and North Korea have opened the long-delayed New Yalu River Bridge. DW reports a 12-year delay, France 24 describes it as a four-lane bridge, and Semafor says it is now the largest land crossing between the two countries. The South China Morning Post frames the opening as part of China’s effort to strengthen trade ties, while Al Jazeera describes it as taking place amid deepening ties. This follows earlier reports that the bridge opening had been delayed for 12 years.

Timeline

1. DW

   15 Oct 2026, 08:12 UTCSource ↗

   DW reports that North Korea and China opened a border bridge after a 12-year delay.

2. France 24

   15 Oct 2026, 09:54 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that a new four-lane bridge opened between China and North Korea.

3. South China Morning Post

   15 Oct 2026, 10:00 UTCSource ↗

   The South China Morning Post reports on China’s interest in strengthening trade ties with North Korea as the New Yalu River Bridge opens.

4. France 24

   15 Oct 2026, 10:05 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that China and North Korea opened a long-delayed border bridge.

5. Semafor

   15 Oct 2026, 11:10 UTCSource ↗

   Semafor reports that the Yalu River Bridge is now the biggest land crossing between the two allied nations.

6. France 24

   15 Oct 2026, 12:20 UTCSource ↗

   France 24 reports that China and North Korea opened a long-delayed trade bridge.

7. Al Jazeera

   15 Oct 2026, 12:54 UTCSource ↗

   Al Jazeera presents photos of the new China–North Korea border bridge opening and describes it as taking place amid deepening ties.