With one *single* truck worth of goods. One Chinese commentator: "Are you serious?" Another: "I can't help but laugh."

Ten years after opening, a China and North Korea trade zone in Dandong has sent out its first shipment with just one truck. ✍️Dave Yin 殷大伟 on what it means for China–North Korea economic ties: nknews.org/2025/07/dandon…

North Korea sends senior official to mark defense pact anniversary with China cstu.io/6204fa

North Korea hosts rare event celebrating China ties at luxury Beijing hotel cstu.io/4d0923

North Korea’s tourism website lists new train and flight schedules to China, hinting at a reopening after five years. But a travel industry insider tells Dave Yin 殷大伟 of NK NEWS the move could be “fake news” as Chinese tourists remain shut out. nknews.org/2025/07/north-…

Torrential rains have flooded Chinese towns near the DPRK border, with videos showing streets submerged and homes half underwater. Heavy rain also hit North Korea’s northwest, raising fears of unreported flood damage in vulnerable regions. 🔗Dave Yin 殷大伟: nknews.org/2025/07/monsoo…

North Korean media marks Chinese army anniversary for first time in three years cstu.io/60d1a1

The EU has urged China to support peace in Ukraine and raised alarm over North Korea’s military backing for Russia, calling it a threat to security in both Europe and East Asia. 🔗 Read Dave Yin 殷大伟’s full story: cstu.io/e75a41

On the mend? Where China-North Korea relations are going after a difficult year cstu.io/b9dae0

Signs in recent months suggest that Pyongyang’s relationship with Beijing may finally be on the upswing following a frosty 2024. Experts told me that there are clear signals of rapprochement. With comments from Seong-Hyon Lee, Ph.D. #이성현박사, Aidan Foster-Carter and Théo Clément nknews.org/2025/07/on-the…

Remote Chinese city revives North Korea border bridge project to boost trade cstu.io/640e5b

The Chinese and Russian embassies in Pyongyang jointly marked the 80th anniversary of Japan’s WWII surrender. Neither side mentioned DPRK officials attending, though the Russian embassy said North Korea was a key topic of discussion. 🔗✍️ Dave Yin 殷大伟: nknews.org/2025/08/china-…

North Korea clamps down as Chinese visitors misuse business visas: Sources nknews.org/2025/08/north-…

Chinese citizens, who are barred from, but wish to visit North Korea have found a loophole: Apply for business visas and pretend to go on commercial visits. Sources have told me that DPRK authorities are not happy, and it's led to consequences for others.

I’m a psychiatrist. In 2025, I’ve seen 12 people hospitalized after losing touch with reality because of AI. Online, I’m seeing the same pattern. Here’s what “AI psychosis” looks like, and why it’s spreading fast: 🧵

BREAKING: China has sanctioned two EU banks in response to the listing of two Chinese banks in the latest package of Russia sanctions

Researchers identify Chinese cybercriminal working for North Korean threat group nknews.org/2025/08/resear…

Chinese media boosts coverage of North Korea, while Pyongyang focuses on Moscow cstu.io/5fd191

Very underreported: Cybersecurity researchers have identified a person that appears to work on both DPRK and Chinese state hacking objectives, potentially marking the first known case of China colluding with DPRK cyber operations. W/NetAskari Saber nknews.org/2025/08/resear…

Chinese firm releases list of North Korean exports featuring UN-sanctioned goods cstu.io/9980a8