April 24, 2024

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Clive Parker

Clive Parker is a journalist based in China.

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Family of abducted Thai woman battle secrecy, politics in 40-year manhunt

Family of abducted Thai woman battle secrecy, politics in 40-year manhunt

Decades on, many are convinced Anocha Panjoy is still alive in North Korea

Family of abducted Thai woman battle secrecy, politics in 40-year manhunt
Clive Parker November 22, 2016
Beer and alternative medicine: North Korean stalls at Chinese trade shows
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Beer and alternative medicine: North Korean stalls at Chinese trade shows

NK News visit to expo shows heavy industry products decreased, alcohol and health products more popular

Beer and alternative medicine: North Korean stalls at Chinese trade shows
Clive Parker September 19, 2016
China’s frustrated response to North Korea’s fifth nuke test

China’s frustrated response to North Korea’s fifth nuke test

Largest test so far raises stakes for Beijing - and patience is running out

China’s frustrated response to North Korea’s fifth nuke test
Clive Parker September 9, 2016
North Korean products go on sale at new Dandong trade zone
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North Korean products go on sale at new Dandong trade zone

Just one shop selling small range of goods so far following a slow start to business

North Korean products go on sale at new Dandong trade zone
Clive Parker September 2, 2016
Resurgent imports of North Korean coal point to China’s diminishing appetite for UN sanctions
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Resurgent imports of North Korean coal point to China’s diminishing appetite for UN sanctions

Beijing may be going easy on Pyongyang to punish South Korea and US for THAAD

Resurgent imports of North Korean coal point to China’s diminishing appetite for UN sanctions
Clive Parker August 19, 2016
No construction at China-N.Korea ‘bridge to nowhere,’ despite report
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No construction at China-N.Korea ‘bridge to nowhere,’ despite report

Despite reports that construction on N. Korean side would 'break ground' on July 27, no progress

No construction at China-N.Korea ‘bridge to nowhere,’ despite report
Clive Parker August 17, 2016
Dandong launches visa-free half-day tour to North Korea’s Sinuiju
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Dandong launches visa-free half-day tour to North Korea’s Sinuiju

Dandong residents enjoy a special summer promotion of just 50 yuan ($7.50) until the end of September

Dandong launches visa-free half-day tour to North Korea’s Sinuiju
Clive Parker July 11, 2016
Delayed opening of $338m bridge hurting Dandong economy, and China-DPRK ties

Delayed opening of $338m bridge hurting Dandong economy, and China-DPRK ties

3-km bridge has become a gigantic, costly symbol for decline in relations between N.Korea and China

Delayed opening of $338m bridge hurting Dandong economy, and China-DPRK ties
Clive Parker July 11, 2016
Dandong restaurants point to varied N.Korean commercial interests
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Dandong restaurants point to varied N.Korean commercial interests

Many struggle with prices, pressure but deals with China’s giant Wanda Group, others suggest security in diversity

Dandong restaurants point to varied N.Korean commercial interests
Clive Parker June 9, 2016
North Korean tourism facing tough year
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North Korean tourism facing tough year

Chinese tourist arrivals see decline following international sanctions and increased pressure from Seoul 

North Korean tourism facing tough year
Clive Parker June 6, 2016