China-North Korea Trade Lift: Cargo trucks are lining up at the Dandong–Sinuiju border as trade volumes rise, with containers reportedly carrying construction materials, medical gear, electronics and clothing—fueling demand tied to Pyongyang’s housing and factory push. Top-Level Economic Signals: North Korea’s Premier Pak Thae-song wrapped up a China visit marking the 65th friendship treaty, meeting Xi Jinping and touring urban infrastructure and circular-economy facilities—signals Beijing is ready to expand economic and connectivity cooperation. Friendship Treaty Messaging: Xi told Kim Jong Un that China’s support for the “traditional friendship” will not change even as the international situation shifts, reinforcing the political backdrop for any economic deepening. Market Overhaul Under “20×10”: Satellite-based reporting says Kim Jong Un is tearing down older jangmadang markets and replacing them with standardized “leisure complex” facilities under the 20×10 regional development plan, tightening control while reshaping local commerce. Anti-Corruption Warning to the Military: Kim Jong Un staged a highly public corruption purge of a senior military figure, warning generals not to build independent economic power.