From Nikkei Asia · · 40s
China opens biggest gateway to Korean Peninsula
China and North Korea open new bridge to boost trade after 80-year gap.
In brief
China and North Korea open new bridge to boost trade after 80-year gap. China and North Korea opened the New Yalu River Bridge on Oct 15, 2026, increasing bilateral trade to $2.73 billion in 2025. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
New Yalu River Bridge Opens
China and North Korea open the New Yalu River Bridge on Oct 15, 2026, after 80 years of trade gaps.
“The bridge will not only significantly promote economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, but also strengthen people-to-people exchanges and deepen the emotional ties between our peoples”
Trade Returns to Pre-COVID Levels
Bilateral trade between China and North Korea rose 25% in 2025 to $2.73 billion, according to Reuters.
Opening Ceremony Details
Ten flag-bedecked trucks from each side passed in opposite directions during the bridge's opening ceremony.
The essence
China and North Korea opened the New Yalu River Bridge on Oct 15, 2026, increasing bilateral trade to $2.73 billion in 2025.
