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North Korea-China trade hits new high in November on strong exports

But exchanges in first 11 months remain slightly below last year, which expert chalks up to focus on Russia ties

North Korea’s trade with China rose to the highest level this year in November on the back of a jump in exports.

The total trade volume hit nearly $220.5 million last month, continuing a growth trajectory since July and surpassing the previous high of $218.8 million recorded in October, according to data from China’s General Administration of Customs (GAC).

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