Dandong making headlines: China restarts rail links to North Korea, sending travelers to Pyongyang. A coastal Liaoning city, once Andong, key border hub.
China has restarted train services to North Korea after a six-year suspension due to COVID-19. Regular routes between Beijing and Pyongyang now operate multiple times weekly, signaling a potential shift in bilateral relations and easing of border restrictions. The move follows China's full border reopening, while North Korea remains cautious.