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New cross-border bridge between N. Korea, China to open Thurs.: report

New cross-border North Korea-China bridge opening signals diplomatic and trade catalyst.

Context

What happened: The New Yalu River Bridge between North Korea and China will open to traffic Thursday, according to China's Xinhua News Agency. It links Sinuiju and Dandong. Key numbers: Construction began October 2011 and ended October 2014. The bridge is 3,024 meters long and has four lanes. Why it matters: The bridge is expected to boost trade and personnel exchanges between the two countries, following a June summit pledge by Kim Jong-un and Xi Jinping to raise ties.

What changed

The New Yalu River Bridge between North Korea and China will open to traffic Thursday, according to China's Xinhua News Agency. It links Sinuiju and Dandong.

Why it matters

The bridge is expected to boost trade and personnel exchanges between the two countries, following a June summit pledge by Kim Jong-un and Xi Jinping to raise ties.

Sources

yonhap