China keen to strengthen North Korea trade ties with New Yalu River Bridge opening
Premier Li Qiang says the cross-border project is a landmark and a chance to expand port clearance between the two countries
Quick Look
Chinese Premier Li Qiang reaffirmed support for North Korea during the delayed opening of the New Yalu River Bridge, calling it a landmark for bilateral friendship and economic ties.
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Why It Matters
The New Yalu River Bridge project connects China and North Korea and has faced significant delays.
China’s premier has reaffirmed his country’s support for North Korea and its leader during the much-delayed opening of a new bridge between the neighbours.
In a taped speech to the opening ceremony on the New Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, Premier Li Qiang said the link was a landmark in Chinese-North Korean friendship.
Li said the bridge would promote economic and trade ties, expand personnel exchanges and tighten the bond between the two peoples, according to state news agency Xinhua.
Open Questions
- When will the bridge open to regular commercial traffic?
