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November 09, 2024
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Beijing criticizes reports of illicit oil trades with North Korea

Remarks follow reports that Chinese ships are transferring oil to North Korean tankers at sea

Beijing's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday lashed out at reports that Chinese vessels may be conducting cargo transfers at sea with North Korean ships, in breach of UN resolutions.

Speaking at a regular press conference in the Chinese capital, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying challenged journalists to come up with more concrete details.

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