Dongning-Burtaphca Trade Zone, where the borders of China, Russia and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea meet, was established as a border trade zone approved by the State Council in September 2000. It is also the largest border trade zone between China and Russia, covering a total area of 60 square kilometers.
The trade zone consists of an international trade zone (mainly with Russia), an export commodity processing zone, as well as an international freight transport, storage and logistics zone.
It focuses on the processing industry of light industrial products, mechanical and electrical products, food, and wood, attracting a total investment of 660 million yuan ($97.65 million) so far.