From Nikkei Asia · · 40s
China opens new bridge to North Korea
China and North Korea open largest trade bridge in 80 years.
In brief
China and North Korea open largest trade bridge in 80 years. China and North Korea opened the New Yalu River Bridge on Oct 15, 2026, boosting bilateral trade to $2.73 billion in 2025. Originally reported by Nikkei Asia.
New Yalu River Bridge opens
China and North Korea open largest trade bridge in 80 years.
Trade returns to pre-pandemic levels
Bilateral trade between China and North Korea rose 25% in 2025 to $2.73 billion.
Premier Li Qiang's statement
Premier Li Qiang said the bridge will boost economic cooperation and deepen people-to-people ties.
“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”
The big picture
China and North Korea opened the New Yalu River Bridge on Oct 15, 2026, boosting bilateral trade to $2.73 billion in 2025.
