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North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delay

North Korea and China open new bridge after 12-year delay
BBC News Thursday 15 October 2026, 06:24 UTC 1 min read
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China is the North's largest trading partner and a lifeline against the sanctions Pyongyang faces.

China is the North's largest trading partner and a lifeline against the sanctions Pyongyang faces.
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