# Chinese premier calls new bridge a landmark of China-DPRK friendship

https://mins.news/en/item/102458

- CGTN, 2026-10-15 10:35 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-10-15/Chinese-Premier-hails-new-bridge-as-landmark-of-China-DPRK-friendship-1Rgrglvqa7C/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=China

> Li Qiang said the new Yalu River bridge linking China's Liaoning Province and the DPRK's North Pyongan Province would become a landmark of traditional friendship between the two countries. At the opening ceremony, he urged both sides to use the bridge to improve port clearance and connectivity, deepen border cooperation and benefit their peoples. DPRK Cabinet Premier Pak Thae Song also delivered a video speech.

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