New China-North Korea bridge set to open more than a decade behind schedule

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How the sides differ Alternative sources stress the opening ceremony and warming ties; right sources focus on the original 2014 timeline and China's completed infrastructure. Neither side disputes the other.

A new bridge linking China and North Korea is due to open after a delay of more than a decade. The alternative-source report, citing Xinhua, says both sides will hold a launch ceremony Thursday and calls the opening a sign of closer ties. The right-leaning report says the bridge was first expected to enter use in 2014, after China apparently finished access roads, customs facilities and related infrastructure on its side. The excerpts do not conflict; they differ mainly in emphasis.

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Alternative APAPA new bridge linking China and North Korea will open more than a decade late

Presents the opening as a sign of closer China-North Korea ties, noting the ceremony reported by Xinhua and the long delay.

Right NYNew York PostNew bridge linking China and North Korea will open more than a decade late

Focuses on the delay, noting the bridge was expected in 2014 and that China apparently finished its side's infrastructure.