# China opens new bridge to North Korea

> China and North Korea open largest trade bridge in 80 years.
- Title: China opens new bridge to North Korea · Nikkei Asia | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: china, north korea, new yalu river bridge, bilateral trade, cross-border trade, 2026, news, business, world, opens, bridge, North
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/photos/through-the-lens-china-s-first-new-gateway-to-korean-peninsula-in-80-years
- Published: 2026-10-16T00:49:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: china, north korea, new yalu river bridge, bilateral trade, cross-border trade, 2026, news, business, world
## 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
## Key takeaway

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