# New bridge linking China and North Korea to open to traffic Thursday

https://mins.news/en/item/100717

- CGTN, 2026-10-14 10:33 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-14/New-bridge-linking-China-DPRK-opens-to-traffic-Thursday-1ReLVaiP9JK/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said a new bridge over the Yalu River, the natural border between China and North Korea, will open to traffic Thursday with a joint ceremony. She said it is expected to boost bilateral trade and exchanges between their peoples, and improve their well-being.

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