China and North Korea have suspended cross-border rail trade, the Chinese foreign ministry confirmed, cutting off a key trade corridor for the second time since 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian announced the decision at a press conference on Friday.
China and North Korea have suspended cross-border rail trade, the Chinese foreign ministry confirmed, cutting off a key trade corridor for the second time since 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns.
Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian announced the decision at a press conference on Friday.
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