https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-and-china-open-new-bridge-after-12-year-delayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-and-china-open-new-bridge-after-12-year-delayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/north-korea-and-china-open-new-bridge-after-12-year-delay#u137393Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:37:16 +0000China and North Korea officially opened the New Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, October 15, ending a 12-year delay. The road bridge, described as the biggest border bridge between the two nations, featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by officials from both countries. Trucks carrying national flags were seen lining up to cross the structure. While the opening is intended to boost commerce and signal deeper bilateral ties, some experts question if the bridge will significantly increase trade or assist Pyongyang in evading international sanctions.Why it mattersChina serves as the primary tr