North Korea’s trade with China jumped nearly 15% year-on-year in April, new customs data shows, holding steady in a sign of strong economic ties despite claims of strain in the relationship.
Total trade volume hit nearly $222.1 million last month, a slight decline from $238.1 million in March, according to official data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC).
North Korea’s trade with China jumped nearly 15% year-on-year in April, new customs data shows, holding steady in a sign of strong economic ties despite claims of strain in the relationship.
Total trade volume hit nearly $222.1 million last month, a slight decline from $238.1 million in March, according to official data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC).
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