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North Korea-China trade surges to six-year high on heels of Kim-Xi summit
Rising imports and exports drive September exchanges to $271M in the latest sign of warming ties
October 20, 2025
North Korea in September 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from September 1 to September 30, 2025
October 3, 2025
Fabrics, wigs continue to drive North Korea-China trade in August amid slowdown
DPRK imports of medical equipment and grain also rise, while fewer sanctioned goods appear in official data
September 22, 2025
Sinking imports drive down North Korea-China trade for third straight month
Expert attributes August slowdown to local demand and possibly cooler ties, though exchange remains above 2024 levels
September 19, 2025
North Korea in August 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to August 31, 2025
September 2, 2025
North Korea buys sanctioned tractors, farm equipment worth over $100K from China
DPRK also imports freezers and ACs banned under UN sanctions, as textiles and wigs once again dominate exchange in July
August 20, 2025
North Korea-China trade dips to $205M in July but remains far above 2024 levels
Both imports and exports see significant year-on-year growth in latest sign of improved commercial ties
August 18, 2025
Chinese firm releases list of North Korean exports featuring UN-sanctioned goods
Dandong company names textiles, machinery and cars among items DPRK can export, but it’s unclear if shipments occurred
August 15, 2025
North Korea in July 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2025 to July 31, 2025
August 1, 2025
On the mend? Where China-North Korea relations are going after a difficult year
Despite focus on Russia-DPRK ties, experts say signs of rapprochement underscore Pyongyang’s importance to Beijing
July 31, 2025
