China plans major aid initiative as N. Korea relations warm
“China intends to make this year a turning point for substantially boosting bilateral cooperation with North Korea, particularly by developing border regions like North Pyongan, Ryanggang, Chagang, and North Hamgyong provinces into strategic exchange hubs.”
” ‘The Chinese embassy’s charge d’affaires, Feng Chuntai, also visited Chongjin and Rason in North Hamgyong province. The Chinese are positioning Chongjin – home to a Chinese consulate – as a northeastern strategic hub and Rason – a major export port and investment destination – as a key gateway for trilateral exchanges between North Korea and China-Russia,’ the source added.”
Source: Daily NK