Politics● LowOct 14 · Oct 14, 2026, 8:36 AM
China says new bridge to N. Korea will spur trade, exchanges
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from thestandard_hk · hong kong · East Asia
China confirmed that a new bridge to North Korea would open Thursday, saying it would enhance trade and the movement of people between the Asian giant and its isolated, poor neighbour.
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