Coastal northeastern province of China, capital Shenyang, key throughway between China and Korea
Taiwan remains vigilant as China’s naval and aerial activities around the island intensify. Reports show PLA aircraft sorties peaking this week, with ships and carriers operating near Taiwan and the Philippines, while diplomacy shifts and regional drills signal heightened readiness. The situation is evolving as U.S. and allied forces monitor developments.
China has opened the New Yalu River Bridge, linking Dandong and Sinuiju to bolster trade, cross-border mobility, and people-to-people exchanges. The 3km crossing is expected to ease pressure on the aging Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge and expand corridor connectivity. Trade with North Korea has risen in recent years, with 2025 figures at about $2.7 billion.
Kim Jong Un has visited China, signalling closer ties with Beijing and Moscow as North Korea seeks economic and political support amid global tensions. The New Yalu River Bridge has opened, potentially boosting trade and signaling a strategic alignment ahead of regional milestones.