# China opens biggest gateway to Korean Peninsula

> China and North Korea open new bridge to boost trade after 80-year gap.
- Title: China opens biggest gateway to Korean Peninsula · Nikkei Asia
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/photos/through-the-lens-china-opens-biggest-gateway-to-korean-peninsula-in-80-years
- Published: 2026-10-16T00:49:05+00:00
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- Topics: china, north korea, new yalu river bridge, bilateral trade, 2026, cross-border trade, news, business, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

China and North Korea opened the New Yalu River Bridge on Oct 15, 2026, increasing bilateral trade to $2.73 billion in 2025.