# New Yalu River bridge opens after 12 years unused, raising questions about China–North Korea ties

https://mins.news/en/video/101336

- BBC Chinese, 2026-10-15 11:28 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpkTtd0zGws

> The bridge linking China and North Korea has opened after standing unused for 12 years. Completed in 2014, it had lacked connected infrastructure on the North Korean side. The first trucks crossing it are seen as a sign of thawing ties, while analysts say Beijing wants to strengthen its relationship with Pyongyang.

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