Hunchun, a Chinese city on the North Korean border, could benefit from closer economic cooperation. Photo: AFP Hunchun, a Chinese city on the North Korean border, could benefit from closer economic cooperation. Photo: AFP
Hunchun, a Chinese city on the North Korean border, could benefit from closer economic cooperation. Photo: AFP

North Korea

China /  Diplomacy

How China hopes to profit from its close ties to North Korea

While UN sanctions have limited the scope for economic engagement, there are still many areas where China can do business with North Korea

Topic |   North Korea
Lee Jeong-ho
Lee Jeong-ho

Updated: 4:45pm, 18 Jul, 2018

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Hunchun, a Chinese city on the North Korean border, could benefit from closer economic cooperation. Photo: AFP Hunchun, a Chinese city on the North Korean border, could benefit from closer economic cooperation. Photo: AFP
Hunchun, a Chinese city on the North Korean border, could benefit from closer economic cooperation. Photo: AFP
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