China Opens Long-Delayed Bridge to North Korea After Years of Diplomatic Strain

Chinese state media announced the opening of the New Yalu River Bridge, which connects Dandong, China, and Sinuiju, North Korea. Although the project was reportedly completed in 2014, its opening was delayed for years due to diplomatic strain and the Wuhan coronavirus pandemic. North Korea confirmed that an opening ceremony was held for the new bridge on Thursday, marking a significant development in the bilateral infrastructure connecting the two neighboring nations after a long period of stagnation.