China Supplies Up to 95% of North Korea’s Legitimate Trade
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China remains the primary source of legitimate goods for North Korea, accounting for as much as 95% of its trade.
The relationship underscores China’s pivotal role in sustaining the isolated regime’s economy, despite international sanctions.
This economic dependence highlights the strategic importance of Sino‑North Korean ties in the region’s geopolitical landscape.
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