The Aporia
The Aporia
The Associated Press. (2026, October 15). New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/asia/new-china-north-korea-bridge-opens-after-more-than-a-decade-of-delay/article_6c6f5735-f888-5756-98d5-d06bf1a92e7d.html
The Associated Press. “New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay.” Toronto Star, 15 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/news/world/asia/new-china-north-korea-bridge-opens-after-more-than-a-decade-of-delay/article_6c6f5735-f888-5756-98d5-d06bf1a92e7d.html.
The Associated Press. “New China-North Korea bridge opens after more than a decade of delay.” Toronto Star, October 15, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/asia/new-china-north-korea-bridge-opens-after-more-than-a-decade-of-delay/article_6c6f5735-f888-5756-98d5-d06bf1a92e7d.html.
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On Thursday, October 15, 2026, a long-delayed bridge connecting China and North Korea officially opened after over a decade of delays. The New Yalu River Bridge, spanning 3 kilometers (1.9 miles) from the Chinese city of Dandong to Sinuiju in North Korea, is set to become a major trade route between the two countries. Completed in 2014 but delayed due to strained relations and lack of infrastructure on the North Korean side, its opening marks improved ties following years of sanctions and diplomatic tensions. Both sides held an opening ceremony; China’s foreign ministry spokesperson described it as an "important facility for connectivity." The bridge is expected to facilitate trade, estimated at $2.7 billion last year, and ease freight transport.
