According to a report by France's Radio France Internationale citing Les Échos, the new China–North Korea Yalu River bridge has officially gone into operation 12 years after it was completed. North Korea's move is intended to increase trade with China, while also cautiously avoiding excessive political dependence on Beijing.
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2026-10-17 00:24 · https://t.co/984y1df3x2 《回声报》:中朝新鸭绿江大桥建成12年后启用: 朝鲜增加对中国贸易,但审慎避免政治依附北京
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New China–North Korea Yalu River Bridge Officially Opens 12 Years After Completion
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