China and North Korea to revive trade in April amid US tension

New bridge between two set to open as Beijing seen giving Pyongyang helping hand

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The Sino-Korean Friendship Bridge, taken from the Chinese side, is the main trade route between the two countries. (Photo by Shin Watanabe)

SHIN WATANABE and TSUKASA HADANO, Nikkei staff writers

DANDONG/BEIJING -- China and North Korea are preparing to resume trade April, according to multiple sources, which had been suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic and as a new bridge linking the two countries is set to open.

The two neighbors are strengthening ties at a time when the relationship between Beijing and Washington is deteriorating.

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