[Reportage] Is long-delayed opening of China-North Korea bridge finally here?
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- NYT Worldseen 25 Oct, 05:26headline rewritten
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Arrives in China, South Korea SaysKim Jong-un Makes First Visit to China in Over a Year - El Mundo (Spain)seen 25 Oct, 05:26headline rewritten
Kim Jong-un cruza por sorpresa a China por el puente que sella el nuevo acercamiento entre Pekín y Pyongyang, según Corea del SurKim Jong-un cruza por sorpresa a China por el puente que sella el nuevo acercamiento entre Pekín y Pyongyang - The Guardian Worldseen 25 Oct, 05:26headline rewritten
Kim Jong-un crosses over newly opened bridge into ChinaKim Jong-un crosses newly opened bridge into China - South China Morning Postseen 25 Oct, 05:26headline rewritten
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visits Chinese border city of DandongNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un pays unexpected visit to Chinese border city of Dandong
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Tue, 6 October 2026
1 report- hani.co.kr09:45first to report
Despite finishing construction 12 years ago, the bridge has remained in a state of disuse
Wed, 14 October 2026
7 reports- Channel News Asia04:08
The opening of the new bridge signals further progress in bilateral relations between Beijing and Pyongyang, weeks after North Korea opened its first road bridge with Russia.
- Al Jazeera English04:27
The long-delayed bridge will formally open on Thursday, according to China's state-run Xinhua news agency.
- South China Morning Post07:02
A bridge between China and North Korea that was completed 12 years ago will finally open on Thursday. The two countries will hold an opening ceremony to mark the official opening of the New Yalu River Bridge, Chinese state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday morning. Last week, signs that the bridge would soon open were spotted, including vehicles crossing and traffic lights and bridge indicators being activated, according to South Korean newspaper The Chosun Daily. The bridge links the...
- France Info (France)07:46
Il favorisera davantage les échanges et la circulation entre les deux pays.
- en.people.cn09:15
BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- A new bridge across the Yalu River, the border river of China and the D
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:02
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning says new crossing will boost bilateral trade, people-to-people exchanges
- latimes.com16:41
A new bridge linking China and North Korea is set to open Thursday after more than a decade of delay
Thu, 15 October 2026
20 reports- koreatimes.co.kr02:55
DANDONG, China — A big new bridge linking China and North Korea opened on Thursday, 12 years after its completion, deepening economic ties between...
- bbc.co.uk02:59
China is the North's largest trading partner and a lifeline against the sanctions Pyongyang faces.
1 reprint
- BBC News World15 Oct, 02:59their copy
- Google News - Top Stories02:59
North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delay BBC Trucks line up as long-delayed China-North Korea bridge officially opens NBC News North Korea and China Open Their Biggest Border Bridge The New York Times New North Korea-China bridge finally opens. But will it help Pyongyang evade sanctions? CNN New bridge linking China and North Korea will open more than a decade late ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Channel News Asia03:26
The 3km New Yalu River Bridge was completed in 2014 but remained unused until now.
- ČT24 (Czechia)03:39
Peking a Pchjongjang ve čtvrtek slavnostně otevřely nový přeshraniční most, který na zprovoznění čekal více než deset let. S odvoláním na čínská státní média o tom informovaly tiskové agentury. Most přes hraniční řeku Ja-lu spojuje čínský Tan-tung se severokorejským Sinuidžu. Podle agentury Reuters se má stát nejdůležitějším pozemním přechodem pro obchod mezi oběma zeměmi.
- Japan Times03:52
The bridge was completed in 2014 but its opening was delayed due to a lack of connecting roads and customs facilities on the North Korean side.
- Novinky (Czechia)04:01
Čína a Severní Korea ve čtvrtek slavnostně otevřely nový přeshraniční most, který čekal na zprovoznění přes deset let. Uvedla to čínská státní média. Most propojuje čínský a severokorejský břeh řeky Ja-lu.
1 reprint
- iDNES (Czechia)15 Oct, 07:01their copy
- NYT World04:42
The long-delayed opening of the New Yalu River Bridge comes as the two countries expand trade despite international sanctions imposed on North Korea.
- Polsat News (Poland)04:59
Nowy Most na rzece Jalu, łączący Chiny z Koreą Północną, został oddany do użytku - przekazały chińskie media państwowe. Choć obiekt będzie względnie świeżym punktem na mapie połączeń, jego budowa zakończyła się 12 lat temu. Zamknięcie inwestycji blokowały napięcia między Pekinem a Pjongjangiem oraz brak infrastruktury drogowej prowadzącej do mostu po stronie północnokoreańskiej.
- Libération (France)05:00
Les deux pays doivent inaugurer jeudi 15 octobre un édifice de trois kilomètres de long sur le fleuve Yalu, dont la construction a démarré il y a quinze ans. Un nouvel axe commercial qui témoigne des rapports de force et des dépendances dans cette région sous tension.
- Euronews05:23
The new bridge's opening comes about a month after North Korea and Russia opened a road bridge as part of their efforts to cement relations.
- DW Top Stories08:12
Twelve years after it was constructed, the New Yalu River Bridge between China and North Korea is finally operational. It is the latest sign of warming ties between the two nations.
- Euronews08:13
China and North Korea opened a new four-lane road bridge on Thursday, 15 October, ending a 12-year delay and creating a major new route for cross-border trade.
- Der Spiegel (Germany)08:48
Mit einem neuen Bauwerk sollen die Beziehungen zwischen Nordkorea und China weiter vertieft werden. Entschlossenheit zeigt Pjöngjang auch beim Test neuer Raketen.
- South China Morning Post10:00
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. The...
- Al Jazeera English10:00
China and North Korea have officially opened the New Yalu River Bridge after a 12-year delay.
- El País (Spain)10:18
La infraestructura está llamada a convertirse en la principal ruta comercial por carretera entre ambos aliados
- Al Jazeera English12:54
The New Yalu River Bridge connects Dandong, China, and Sinuiju, North Korea, enhancing regional trade and collaboration.
- breitbart.com20:42
Chinese state media announced the opening of the New Yalu River Bridge connecting Dandong, China, and Sinuiju, North Korea on Thursday.
- Index.hr (Croatia)20:47
NOVI most preko rijeke Yalu dug je tri kilometra i povezuje kineski pogranični grad Dandong sa sjevernokorejskim gradom Sinuijuom.
Fri, 16 October 2026
2 reports- Times of India06:07
- Al Jazeera English09:21
Sanctions and a North Korean leadership that prioritises security dim prospects for trade, analysts say.
Mon, 19 October 2026
2 reports- Vecernji list (Croatia)17:46
Iako novi most nije jedina veza između Kine i Sjeverne Koreje, postojeći uski željezničko-cestovni most koji se nalazi nešto južnije toliko je star i dotrajao da više nije siguran za prijevoz zahtjevnijih tereta, dok će novi most s lakoćom osigurati prijevoz i težih tereta, pa je to opravdan razlog da se njegovo otvaranje proglasi prijelomnim događajem za međusobne odnose
- Channel News Asia21:59
A 12-year monument to mistrust, the China-North Korea bridge is open – locking in Beijing’s edge over Moscow and Washington, says this academic.
Sat, 24 October 2026
26 reports- ksat.com06:26
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in China, his first visit to the country in a year, South Korea’s government said Saturday.
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- wsls.com24 Oct, 06:26their copy
- Times of India06:47
- Al Jazeera English07:07
South Korean officials say Kim arrived in Dandong using the New Yalu River Bridge, which opened about a week ago.
- DW Top Stories07:29
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong via a newly opened bridge linking the two countries, South Korea's Yonhap news agency said.
- DW Top Stories07:29
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un travelled to China’s border city of Dandong via a newly opened bridge linking the two countries, where he met a senior Chinese official.
- El Mundo (Spain)07:29edited after publishing
previously
Kim Jong-un cruza por sorpresa a China por el puente que sella el nuevo acercamiento entre Pekín y Pyongyang, según Corea del SurEl líder norcoreano ha llegado a territorio chino a través de un paso fronterizo inaugurado tras 12 años de espera Leer
- Novinky (Czechia)07:34
Severokorejský vůdce Kim Čong-un v sobotu dorazil do čínského Tan-tungu. V sobotu ráno o tom informovala agentura Reuters s odvoláním na jihokorejský Jonhap.
- Japan Times08:07
Kim Jong Un arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday, a day ahead of the anniversary of Chinese troops' entry into the Korean War.
- Die Zeit (Germany)08:56
Über eine kürzlich eingeweihte Brücke ist Kim Jong-un in die chinesische Stadt Dandong gereist. Der Besuch fällt auf den Jahrestag zum Eintritt Chinas in den Koreakrieg.
- Google News - Top Stories09:01
Kim Jong-un Makes First Visit to China in Over a Year The New York Times North Korea’s Kim crosses new bridge into China as trade ties warm CNN North Korea has opened up bridges to Russia and China – in which direction will it go? The Guardian North Korea’s Kim Jong-un pays surprise visit to Chinese border city Dandong South China Morning Post Kim Jong Un Arrives in China’s Dandong City, Yonhap Reports Bloomberg.com
- NYT World09:01edited after publishing
previously
North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Arrives in China, South Korea SaysThe North Korean leader crossed the border on a newly opened bridge for the trip, as the two countries move to deepen ties.
- Google News - Top Stories09:33
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China to inaugurate a new cross-border bridge AP News See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- Index.hr (Croatia)09:34
SJEVERNOKOREJSKI vođa Kim Jong Un stigao je u Kinu preko novoizgrađenog mosta između dviju susjednih zemalja, izjavio je dužnosnik južnokorejske vlade.
- 24sata (Croatia)09:42
Kineski premijer Li Qiang sastao se s Kimom u tom pograničnom gradu, rekao je drugi južnokorejski dužnosnik upoznat s posjetom, također pod uvjetom anonimnosti.
- iDNES (Czechia)09:57
Severokorejský vůdce Kim Čong-un dorazil do čínského Tan-tungu na severokorejsko-čínské hranici. V posledních dnech se spekulovalo o Kimově zdravotním stavu.
1 reprint
- iRozhlas (Czechia)24 Oct, 08:10their copy
- South China Morning Post11:08edited after publishing
previously
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visits Chinese border city of DandongNorth Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday, with both sides underlining their traditional friendship and calling to boost cooperation. The trip, Kim’s first visit to China in more than a year, comes ahead of next month’s Apec summit in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen, where Donald Trump and other world leaders are expected to gather. He was welcomed and accompanied on his trip by Wang Huning, China’s fourth-ranked official, according to state...
- The Guardian World13:34edited after publishing
previously
Kim Jong-un crosses over newly opened bridge into ChinaNorth Korean leader travels over New Yalu River Bridge to meet senior Communist party member Kim Jong-un has visited China, inaugurating a bridge that connects the two countries and saying he hopes to expand cooperation with his neighbour. The North Korean leader arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday after crossing the New Yalu River Bridge, according to South Korea’s unification ministry, which handles affairs related to North Korea, and China’s official Xinhua news agency....
- El País (Spain)14:21
El dirigente norcoreano realiza una inesperada visita a la ciudad fronteriza de Dandong en vísperas del aniversario de la intervención china en la Guerra de Corea
- PBS NewsHour14:30
Kim's visit to China is his latest move in an increasingly assertive foreign policy as he seeks to align Pyongyang with Beijing and Moscow in a united front against the United States under what he portrays as a "new Cold War." It's his first visit in a year.
- manilatimes.net16:06
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has visited China in his first visit to the country in a year, according to South Korea’s Yonhap news agency.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)16:57
Kim arrived to border city of Dandong through New Yalu River Bridge connecting North Korea and China
- RMF24 (Poland)17:13
Niespodziewana podróż Kima do Chin. Przekroczył granicę przez nowy most
- Al Jazeera English18:00
Kim Jong Un crosses new bridge linking North Korea and China
- Channel News Asia19:48
The aims and outcomes of Kim's visit were murky, but China is North Korea's largest trading partner and a vital source of diplomatic, economic and political support for Pyongyang.
- ABC News (Australia)20:12
The North Korean leader visits the border city of Dandong, crossing a newly opened bridge in a symbolic move seen as highlighting Beijing and Pyongyang's push to expand trade ties.
- Google News - Top Stories22:24
North Korea's Kim Jong Un returns from China after war memorial visit, state media says Reuters Kim Jong-un Makes First Visit to China in Over a Year The New York Times Kim Jong Un Makes Surprise Trip to China, Crosses New Bridge WSJ North Korea has opened up bridges to Russia and China – in which direction will it go? The Guardian Kim Jong Un travels to China via newly opened border bridge DW.com
Sun, 25 October 2026
9 reports- Japan Times00:53
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was accompanied during his visit to the border city of Dandong on Saturday by Wang Huning, China's No. 4 official.
- Le Figaro (France)01:43
Lors de ce déplacement, que ni Pékin ni Pyongyang n’avaient annoncé au préalable, Kim Jong Un a visité un mémorial rendant hommage aux soldats chinois morts aux côtés de Nord-Coréens lors de la guerre de Corée.
- manilatimes.net03:50
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited China on Saturday, inaugurating a new bridge that connects the two countries and vowing to expand cooperation with his powerful neighbor.
- hani.co.kr06:45
Analysts differ on effectiveness of financial sanctions
- Google News - Top Stories07:14
Kim Jong Un Makes Surprise Trip to China, Crosses New Bridge WSJ North Korea’s Kim crosses new bridge into China as trade ties warm CNN Kim Jong Un says North Korea ‘inspired’ by China’s success in border city visit NK News North Korea has opened up bridges to Russia and China – in which direction will it go? The Guardian North Korea's Kim Jong Un touts ties, opens bridge with China on first trip in a year CBS News
- Anadolu Agency (AA)11:13
Kim Jong Un pays tribute to Chinese soldiers who fought in Korean War, meets senior Chinese officials during one-day visit to border city
- Google News - Top Stories12:09
North Korea's Kim Jong Un touts ties, opens bridge with China on first trip in a year CBS News Kim Jong Un Makes Surprise Trip to China, Crosses New Bridge WSJ North Korea’s Kim crosses new bridge into China as trade ties warm CNN North Korea has opened up bridges to Russia and China – in which direction will it go? The Guardian North Korea’s Kim Jong Un crosses new China border bridge to reaffirm ties Financial Times
- prokerala.com12:10
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited China and vowed to promote the two countries' longstanding relationship "forged in blood&....
- chinadaily.com.cn18:02
Mon, 26 October 2026
2 reports- South China Morning Post00:59
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s tour of a commercial vehicle factory during a surprise visit to the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday points to Pyongyang’s drive to modernise its buses and expand industrial ties with Beijing. In a symbolic move, Kim crossed into China via the newly opened New Yalu River Bridge on Saturday and also returned to North Korea via the bridge later in the day. It was Kim’s first trip to China since he attended a military parade in Beijing last September....
- iDNES (Czechia)12:05
Dokončený je už dvanáct let, teprve předminulý týden se však otevřel veřejnosti. Nový most mezi Čínou a Severní Koreou přešel poprvé severokorejský lídr Kim Čong-un, který následně navštívil pohraniční čínské město Tan-tung. Na této straně hranice ho doprovázel vysoce postavený čínský funkcionář Wang Čchu-ning. Přehlídku perfektně sladěných mávajících dětí a vysmátého Kima zachytily kamery.
Wed, 28 October 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post12:30
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s trip to the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday echoed the intense coordination that preceded his previous summits with US President Donald Trump. Between March 2018 and June 2019, Kim met Chinese President Xi Jinping five times across Beijing, Dalian and Pyongyang, and three of those occasions happened not long before his summits with Trump. Yet, while Saturday’s unannounced visit appeared superficially similar, analysts said the strategic focus had...