# China and North Korea open long-delayed border bridge

https://mins.news/en/video/101193

- France 24 English, 2026-10-15 10:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFmKyZp0yAE

> China and North Korea officially opened their most significant land crossing on Thursday, seeking to revive trade after years of strained ties and pandemic-related disruptions. Trucks displaying both countries’ flags crossed the 3-km New Yalu River Bridge, which connects Dandong in China with North Korea.

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