China Expands Influence Over North Korea as Trade and Border Projects Signal Renewed Ties

China Expands Influence Over North Korea as Trade and Border Projects Signal Renewed Ties

  • March 12, 2026

China is steadily rebuilding its influence over North Korea through expanding trade links and new border infrastructure projects, signaling a renewed effort by Beijing to draw its isolated neighbor closer after several years of strained relations. The shift comes as global attention returns

Passenger Rail Service Between Beijing and Pyongyang Resumes After Six Year Suspension

Passenger Rail Service Between Beijing and Pyongyang Resumes After Six Year Suspension

  • March 12, 2026

A passenger train connecting Beijing and Pyongyang departed from the Chinese capital on Thursday, restoring a direct rail link between China and North Korea for the first time in six years. The reopening of the service signals a gradual revival of cross border

China and North Korea Resume Passenger Rail Services After Six Year Suspension

China and North Korea Resume Passenger Rail Services After Six Year Suspension

  • March 11, 2026

China and North Korea are set to restore passenger train services between Beijing and Pyongyang for the first time in six years, signaling a gradual improvement in relations between the neighboring countries. The rail connection, which had been suspended during years of border