China, North Korea open long-delayed trade bridge
China and North Korea formally opened the Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, connecting Dandong in China with Sinuiju in North Korea.
France 24 reports: China and North Korea formally opened the Yalu River Bridge on Thursday, connecting Dandong in China with Sinuiju in North Korea.
Beijing says the bridge will promote economic and trade cooperation.
The story is also being covered by Al Jazeera English.
This business story centres on China. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include North Korea, Dandong and Sinuiju.
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- China · Asia
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- France 24 and Al Jazeera English
- First reported
- Key names
- North Korea, Dandong, Sinuiju, Yalu River Bridge
- Section
- Business
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- France 24China, North Korea open long-delayed trade bridge
- Al Jazeera EnglishChina and North Korea open new border bridge amid deepening ties
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