中国海关总署公布的贸易统计数字显示，中国与朝鲜2012年上半年的贸易总额为31.353亿美元，同比增长了24.7%。这在去年创下历史新高的基础上进一步有所突破。4月朝鲜发射卫星，国际社会采取了更为严格的经济制裁措施。朝鲜为获得外汇，不得不依赖对华贸易。

China customs administration announced trade figures show，China and north Korea's trade in the first half of 2012 totaled us $3.1353 billion，Year-on-year growth of 24.7%。In this new highs last year on the basis of the breakthrough in the further。April north Korea launch satellites，The international community to take a more tough economic sanctions。North Korea to obtain foreign exchange，Have had to rely on China in trade。

　　据《日本经济新闻》报道，中国对朝鲜的出口额为18.37亿美元，同比增长26.5%。石油和卡车的出口量有所增加，这是为了解决朝鲜燃料短缺问题和支持平壤市内的开发建设。有关人士称，为援助朝鲜，中国还增加了粮食出口。

According to《Japan's economic news》report，China to the north Korea's exports to 1.837 billion us dollars，Year-on-year growth of 26.5%。Oil and trucks of increased exports，This is to resolve the problems and shortages of fuel support the development and construction of Pyongyang。Officials say，To help the north，China also increased grain exports。

　　中国从朝鲜的进口额为12.982亿美元，同比增长了22.2%。除铁矿石和锌外，无烟煤的进口量也急剧增加。

China's imports of goods from north Korea for $1.2982 billion，Year-on-year growth of 22.2%。In addition to the iron ore and zinc，The anthracite imports also has increased dramatically。

　　中朝经济联系目前呈现增强趋势。自金正日时代，中国一直敦促朝鲜通过经济开发谋发展。近来朝鲜最高领导人金正恩提出改善民生的口号，遏制军队影响力，试图推进以经济为主体的政权运营。

China is at a trends to increase economic ties。Kim jong il's age since，China has urged north Korea through the economic development for development。North Korea's leader JinZhengEn recently put forward improving the people's livelihood slogan，Contain military influence，To try to boost the economy as the main body to the regime of operation。