China’s suspension of imports of North Korean coal shows it is sincere about implementing U. N. Security Council resolutions punishing North Korea over its
BEIJING – China’s suspension of imports of North Korean coal shows it is sincere about implementing U. N. Security Council resolutions punishing North Korea over its nuclear weapons and missile programs, it said on Tuesday.
China’s Commerce Ministry said on Saturday it would ban coal imports until the end of this year. The ban came about a week after North Korea tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile in its first direct challenge to the international community since U. S. President Donald Trump took office.
Trump’s administration has said China should do more to put pressure on North Korea.
All members of the United Nations had a duty to carry out Security Council resolutions, Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a regular press briefing.
“This move reflects China’s responsible attitude on the Korean nuclear issue and its sincerity in implementing U.
