The New Yalu River Bridge is a 3 km cable-stayed link between Dandong and Sinuiju. Construction began in 2011, stalled 2014–2019, and the latest ceremony signals renewed alignment with North Korea as opening nears.
Xinhua reports a ceremony will mark the New Yalu River Bridge opening, linking Dandong and Sinuiju. The project aims to ease trade strain, but initial delays and North Korea’s slower side raise questions about economic ties and regional dynamics with Russia and China.