China-North Korea border bridge may do little to spur trade, experts say

Economy | International Trade China-North Korea border bridge may do little to spur trade, experts say Sanctions and a North Korean leadership that prioritises security dim prospects for economic cooperation, analysts say. Add Al Jazeera on Google A general view of the newly opened New Yalu River Bridge, which connects China's Dandong New Zone and North Korea's Sinuiju, as seen from Dandong, Liaoning province, China, on October 15, 2026 [Florence Lo/Reuters] By John Power Published On 16 Oct 2026 16 Oct 2026 As China and North Korea cut the ribbon on New Yalu River Bridge this week, officials described the new border crossing in momentous terms.