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

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

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Sanctions

Penalties such as trade bans, asset freezes or travel bans imposed by one or more countries on another country, group or person.

Sanctions are used to pressure governments without military action, with costs for both sides.

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