ChinaLi Qiang Delivers Video Address at Opening Ceremony of New China–DPRK Yalu River Bridge
CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): Premier Li Qiang delivered a video address on October 15 at the opening ceremony of the new China–DPRK Yalu River Bridge.
央视网消息（新闻联播）：国务院总理李强15日在中朝新鸭绿江大桥开通仪式上发表视频致辞。
Li Qiang said in his address that the new China–DPRK Yalu River Bridge is an important project that General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong Un have jointly supported and promoted. The successful opening of the bridge will surely make it a new landmark symbolizing China–DPRK friendship. He expressed the hope that the two sides would continue improving border clearance, enhance connectivity, tap the potential of border cooperation and steadily improve the well-being of the two peoples.
李强在致辞中表示，中朝新鸭绿江大桥是习近平总书记和金正恩总书记共同关心推动的重要项目。大桥顺利开通，必将成为象征中朝友谊的新地标。希望双方持续优化口岸通关，提升互联互通水平，挖掘边境合作潜力，不断增进两国人民福祉。
Li Qiang noted that, under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and countries, China–DPRK relations are now entering a new stage and opening a new chapter. China is willing to work with the DPRK to effectively implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and countries, strengthen strategic communication, consolidate political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation and continue deepening and developing bilateral relations.
李强指出，当前，在两党两国最高领导人战略引领下，中朝关系正在进入新阶段、开启新篇章。中方愿同朝方一道，贯彻落实好两党两国最高领导人重要共识，加强战略沟通，夯实政治互信，拓展务实合作，推动中朝关系不断深化发展。
DPRK Premier Pak Thae Song delivered a video address.
朝鲜内阁总理朴泰成发表视频致辞。
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ReportedOpening ceremony15 October 2026+
Li Qiang delivered a video address at the opening ceremony of the New China–DPRK Yalu River Bridge on the 15th.
CCTV.com reports (Xinwen Lianbo): Premier Li Qiang delivered a video address on October 15 at the opening ceremony of the new China–DPRK Yalu River Bridge.Original Chinese quote
国务院总理李强15日在中朝新鸭绿江大桥开通仪式上发表视频致辞。ReportedProject supportDate not specified+
Li Qiang said Xi Jinping and Kim Jong Un had both taken an interest in and promoted the New China–DPRK Yalu River Bridge project.
Li Qiang said in his address that the new China–DPRK Yalu River Bridge is an important project that General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong Un have jointly supported and promoted. The successful opening of the bridge will surely make it a new landmark symbolizing China–DPRK friendship. He expressed the hope that the two sides would continue improving border clearance, enhance connectivity, tap the potential of border cooperation and steadily improve the well-being of the two peoples.Original Chinese quote
中朝新鸭绿江大桥是习近平总书记和金正恩总书记共同关心推动的重要项目。ReportedDiplomatic statement15 October 2026+
Li Qiang said China was willing to work with the DPRK to implement the consensus reached by their leaders and strengthen strategic communication, political mutual trust and practical cooperation.
Li Qiang noted that, under the strategic guidance of the top leaders of the two parties and countries, China–DPRK relations are now entering a new stage and opening a new chapter. China is willing to work with the DPRK to effectively implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties and countries, strengthen strategic communication, consolidate political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation and continue deepening and developing bilateral relations.Original Chinese quote
中方愿同朝方一道，贯彻落实好两党两国最高领导人重要共识，加强战略沟通，夯实政治互信，拓展务实合作ReportedSpeech15 October 2026+
Pak Thae Song delivered a video address.
DPRK Premier Pak Thae Song delivered a video address.Original Chinese quote
朝鲜内阁总理朴泰成发表视频致辞。ReportedPolicy statement15 October 2026+
Li Qiang expressed the hope that both sides would improve customs clearance, enhance connectivity and tap the potential for border cooperation.
Li Qiang said in his address that the new China–DPRK Yalu River Bridge is an important project that General Secretary Xi Jinping and General Secretary Kim Jong Un have jointly supported and promoted. The successful opening of the bridge will surely make it a new landmark symbolizing China–DPRK friendship. He expressed the hope that the two sides would continue improving border clearance, enhance connectivity, tap the potential of border cooperation and steadily improve the well-being of the two peoples.Original Chinese quote
希望双方持续优化口岸通关，提升互联互通水平，挖掘边境合作潜力