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North Korean ambassador gives rare interview to Chinese media
Ri Ryong Nam offers brief remarks on ‘positive’ outlook for bilateral ties but avoids specifics, attending Beijing event
North Korean livestock delegation tours Chinese cattle operation
Visit highlights Pyongyang’s push to modernize agriculture with Chinese tech, as it looks to improve food security
North Korean delegation visits Chinese tech firm to explore AI systems
Education ministry discusses localizing products for DPRK during Shenzhen trip, highlighting interest in AI cooperation
North Korea men’s soccer team visits China for winter training tour
DPRK squad plays friendly matches with local clubs in warmer climate, though it will sit out upcoming World Cup
On cautious footing: Where North Korea-China ties stand after a year of detente
Kim Jong Un’s high-profile trip to Beijing underscored a push to normalize relations, but practical limits remain
China breaks ground on new cross-border trade park on North Korea’s doorstep
$57M facility in Dandong will process goods like wigs and textiles that have long been central to bilateral exchange
North Korea invites China firms to spring trade fair after foreign ban last year
Chinese business group says it will join 2026 event, but still unclear if participants from other countries can attend
Authentic Labubu toys are not made in North Korea, manufacturer says
Statement comes after social media video purported to show DPRK factory producing viral dolls, suggesting counterfeiting
Chinese merchant boasts he provided carpets for new North Korean luxury hotels
Social media posts claim export of 18,000 square meters of carpet, showing designs that match those at Samjiyon hotel
China has warned ships against operating in North Korean waters, statements show
But illegal fishing continues despite Beijing’s official stance, raising questions about commitment to enforcement
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