Export "banned list" for North Korea not meant as punishment, China insists



News Export “banned list” for North Korea not meant as punishment, China insists Expert says news is "a clear signal that Chinese support for the DPRK is ebbing" Oliver Hotham September 24, 2013 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Wikimedia China has released a list of technologies and goods banned from export to North Korea on the grounds they could be used to produce chemical, biological or nuclear weapons, its Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday. But today a spokesman for the PRC's foreign ministry told Reuters the list was not intended to "punish" Pyongyang and was intended "to encourage denuclearization on the Korean peninsula". China has released a list of technologies and goods banned from export to North Korea on the grounds they could be used to produce chemical, biological or nuclear weapons, its Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday. But today a spokesman for the PRC's foreign ministry told Reuters the list was not intended to "punish" Pyongyang and was intended "to encourage denuclearization on the Korean peninsula". Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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Export “banned list” for North Korea not meant as punishment, China insists

Expert says news is "a clear signal that Chinese support for the DPRK is ebbing"

Oliver Hotham September 24, 2013

Export “banned list” for North Korea not meant as punishment, China insists

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China has released a list of technologies and goods banned from export to North Korea on the grounds they could be used to produce chemical, biological or nuclear weapons, its Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday.

But today a spokesman for the PRC's foreign ministry told Reuters the list was not intended to "punish" Pyongyang and was intended "to encourage denuclearization on the Korean peninsula".

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