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China’s envoy to North Korea pledges more taekwondo exchanges
Some Chinese martial artists have claimed taekwondo originates from China, according to an expert
North Korean fishery officials tour Chinese company specializing in algae
The Chinese company produces food additives, cosmetic ingredients, health products and seaweed-based fertilizers
Chinese locomotives run on rail lines to North Korea in apparent test
Train engines passed through border gateways without other cars, a potential step toward restoring suspended routes
China greenlights new seafood inspection facility on North Korea border
Facility can process up to 2K tons of imported seafood, though sanctions and Chinese rules restrict such trade with DPRK
North Korea and China’s top diplomats hold talks in Pyongyang
Two sides agree to celebrate anniversary of mutual defense pact but reveal few details about discussions
North Korea building giant wholesale complex with Chinese help, businessman says
Sprawling Pyongyang market will reportedly facilitate procurement and distribution of goods when it opens in October
Chinese electrosurgical device spotted at new North Korean hospital
Photos from diplomat’s visit to Kusong City Hospital highlight the DPRK’s reliance on imported medical technology
Head of Chinese economic group visiting North Korea to promote trade
Beijing-based association donated surgical masks during pandemic and has facilitated bilateral business exchanges
How Kim Jong Un’s leadership playbook is borrowing from Xi Jinping
China provides a model for how to tighten party control, but there are limits to how far North Korea can go
North Korean delegations for disability rights, disaster response visit China
Educational exchanges come as DPRK promotes disability policy reform and faces repeated flooding at home
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