Trade between China and North Korea fell on-year in May for the fifth consecutive month, a trend that one expert said could be a sign that Russia is playing a bigger role in the DPRK’s economy.
Total trade volume between the DPRK and its largest commercial partner reached $181.3 million last month, down from $194 million in April, new data released by China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) shows.
Trade between China and North Korea fell on-year in May for the fifth consecutive month, a trend that one expert said could be a sign that Russia is playing a bigger role in the DPRK’s economy.
Total trade volume between the DPRK and its largest commercial partner reached $181.3 million last month, down from $194 million in April, new data released by China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC) shows.
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