China-North Korea traffic to increase with new bridge opening

What happened: China and North Korea opened a new border bridge on Thursday, described as the latest sign of deepening ties between the two Cold War-era allies. Key numbers: The New Yalu River Bridge connects Dandong in China's Liaoning province with the North Korean city of Sinuiju. Why it matters: The link across the Yalu River is seen as "more than symbolic" of warming ties between the two countries. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

China and North Korea opened a new border bridge on Thursday, described as the latest sign of deepening ties between the two Cold War-era allies.

The link across the Yalu River is seen as "more than symbolic" of warming ties between the two countries.