An interesting Daily NK piece on the use of electronic devices to encourage favourable attitudes towards China within the North Korean population.
How China uses electronic devices to spread cultural influence in North Korea
The primary motivation is supporting local manufacturers struggling to find buyers in China's domestic market
Chinese local governments are quietly backing large-scale production of electronic devices designed specifically for the North Korean market, according to sources familiar with the operations.
Factories officially registered as electronic parts assembly companies are busy manufacturing small, unlabeled devices that cater to North Korean consumers. The product line includes SD card players, rechargeable video players, and other popular “MP” devices that have become staples across the border...
“There’s a definite strategy in China of progressively increasing influence over North Korea while concealing official involvement. China is currently building pro-Chinese sentiment inside North Korea,” the source concluded.
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