At 10:40 local time on March 30th, Air China flight CA121 departed from Beijing Capital International Airport and arrived at Pyongyang Shun'an International Airport. This is the official resumption of direct passenger flights from Beijing to Pyongyang by Air China after a six-year hiatus. Chinese Ambassador to North Korea Wang Yajun led some diplomats from the embassy, and Tian Yuzhe, Deputy Director of the Foreign Affairs Bureau of the Civil Aviation Administration of North Korea, welcomed the first batch of passengers at the airport. Wang Yajun stated that the resumption of Air China routes this time will build a bridge for further enhancing friendly exchanges and people to people connectivity between the two countries, injecting new momentum into promoting personnel mobility, economic and trade cooperation, and cultural exchanges between China and North Korea. The passenger representative expressed confidence that the resumption of the route will bring more choices and convenience for personnel exchanges between China and North Korea, and play a positive role in promoting the development of China North Korea relations. It is reported that from March 30, 2026, Air China's direct passenger route from Beijing to Pyongyang will operate once a week. At present, the highways, railways, and aviation between China and North Korea have been fully reopened. (New Society)