Chinese Premier hails new bridge as landmark of China-DPRK friendship

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 15, 2026

Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Thursday called on China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) to take the opening of the new China-DPRK Yalu River bridge as an opportunity to continuously optimize port clearance, enhance connectivity, tap the potential for cooperation in border areas and improve the well-being of the two peoples.

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