China-North Korea trade falls 5% in 2024 despite 75th anniv. of ties
China’s trade with North Korea in 2024 fell 5 percent from the previous year to about $2.18 billion, official data showed Saturday, as two-way trade lacked momentum despite Beijing and Pyongyang marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The latest data came after Beijing-Pyongyang trade in 2023 recovered to roughly 82 percent of the pre-coronavirus…