China grants US$35 mln worth of aid to N. Korea from Jan.-Aug.: data
BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- China granted over US$35 million worth of aid to North Korea in the first eight months of this year, Beijing's customs data showed Tuesday, as the impoverished North struggles with chronic food shortages amid multilayered global sanctions.
Of the total, $34.6 million was spent on providing 98,305 tons of fertilizer during the January-August period, according to the data.
The tallies could further surge later this year as the two countries celebrate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties.
China is North Korea's top economic benefactor, but it did not provide any grants to the North in 2017, when Pyongyang conducted a series of missile and nuclear tests.
Last year, China gave $56 million worth of aid to North Korea, with $55 million of the total spent on fertilizer, the data showed.
(END)
-
1 For veteran idol U-know Yunho, it's all about giving his best
-
2 (URGENT) Biden says America will repair alliances
-
3 S. Korea's military strength 6th in world, N. Korea at 28th: report
-
4 (profile) Liberal, press-friendly lawmaker tapped as culture minister
-
5 K-pop celebs a growing force for tourism in pandemic-hit S. Korea
-
1 (URGENT) Biden says America will repair alliances
-
2 S. Korea's military strength 6th in world, N. Korea at 28th: report
-
3 For veteran idol U-know Yunho, it's all about giving his best
-
4 'Gangnam Style' star Psy celebrates 20-year career anniversary
-
5 (profile) Liberal, press-friendly lawmaker tapped as culture minister
-
1 New virus cases under 400 again; alert in place against potential upticks
-
2 Pfizer to submit application for COVID-19 vaccine approval by end-Jan.
-
3 (2nd LD) Moon vows close cooperation with Biden for Korea peace process
-
4 Defense ministry vows push for regular inter-Korean military talks, swifter OPCON transfer
-
5 Two accomplices in online sex abuse ring sentenced to 15, 11 years in prison