China-funded iconic bridge to open in Philippine capital this year

By Agencies Published: Feb 04, 2021 08:58 PM

Photo shows the building site of the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in Manila, the Philippines, Feb. 4, 2021. The construction of the China-funded bridge started in July of 2018. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian (R) and Philippine Department of Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar (L) inspect the construction site of the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in Manila, the Philippines, Feb. 4, 2021. The construction of the China-funded bridge started in July of 2018. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian (R) and Philippine Department of Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar (L) touch elbows as they inspect the construction site of the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in Manila, the Philippines, Feb. 4, 2021. The construction of the China-funded bridge started in July of 2018. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Construction workers are seen at the building site of the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in Manila, the Philippines, Feb. 4, 2021. The construction of the China-funded bridge started in July of 2018. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Construction workers and engineers are seen at the building site of the Binondo-Intramuros Bridge in Manila, the Philippines, Feb. 4, 2021. The construction of the China-funded bridge started in July of 2018. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)