Washington urged Beijing to keep pressure on North Korea to return to talks aimed at preventing Pyongyang from making further advances in its weapons program in violation of U. N. resolutions.
WASHINGTON: Washington urged Beijing to keep pressure on North Korea to return to talks aimed at preventing Pyongyang from making further advances in its weapons program in violation of U. N. resolutions.
China’s Commerce Ministry said on Saturday that it would suspend all imports of coal from North Korea starting Feb. 19. The announcement came as part of Beijing’s efforts to implement international sanctions against the country.
Earlier this month, Pyongyang tested an intermediate-range ballistic missile, its first direct challenge to the international community since U. S. President Donald Trump took office on Jan. 20.
President Trump’s administration has said that China should do more to pressure Pyongyang.
