Chinese imports of N. Korean coal at zero for second month



News Chinese imports of N. Korean coal at zero for second month Lack of coal makes a dent in the North's export revenues, though no other effects yet visible Leo Byrne May 23, 2017 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Beijing skyline from Jingshan 景山 by Drnantu on 2011-02-01 16:49:30 China did not import any North Korean coal for the second straight month in April, according to recently released figures from the Beijing's customs agency cited by Reuters on Tuesday. Imports of what was once the North's most valuable commodity are limited by UN Resolutions passed in November last year. The UN Security Council (UNSC) capped imports at 7.5 million tonnes, or just over $400,870,018 worth of coal a year. China did not import any North Korean coal for the second straight month in April, according to recently released figures from the Beijing's customs agency cited by Reuters on Tuesday. Imports of what was once the North's most valuable commodity are limited by UN Resolutions passed in November last year. The UN Security Council (UNSC) capped imports at 7.5 million tonnes, or just over $400,870,018 worth of coal a year. 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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Chinese imports of N. Korean coal at zero for second month

Lack of coal makes a dent in the North's export revenues, though no other effects yet visible

Leo Byrne May 23, 2017

Chinese imports of N. Korean coal at zero for second month

Beijing skyline from Jingshan 景山 by Drnantu on 2011-02-01 16:49:30

China did not import any North Korean coal for the second straight month in April, according to recently released figures from the Beijing's customs agency cited by Reuters on Tuesday.

Imports of what was once the North's most valuable commodity are limited by UN Resolutions passed in November last year. The UN Security Council (UNSC) capped imports at 7.5 million tonnes, or just over $400,870,018 worth of coal a year.

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