Dandong just reopened North Korea rail links after 6 years, boosting China-North Korea ties. It’s a key border city in Liaoning, China.
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.