1. China-North Korea bridge opens after 12-year delay, reviving cross-border trade

China-North Korea bridge opens after 12-year delay, reviving cross-border trade

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  • China & North Korea opened the New Yalu River Bridge after years of delays.
  • The 3-km bridge was completed in 2014 but remained unused for 12 years.
  • Delays in completing connecting infrastructure on the North Korean side kept it closed.
  • The opening could boost cross-border trade and strengthen economic ties between the neighbours.

Source: bbc.com

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