China and North Korea have opened the New Yalu River Bridge after a 12-year delay, creating a four-lane link between Dandong and Sinuiju to boost trade and cross-border exchanges. 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. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• China and North Korea have opened the New Yalu River Bridge after a 12-year delay, creating a four-lane link between Dandong and Sinuiju to boost trade and cross-border exchanges.S1

• 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.S2