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Why Beijing is changing its tune on North Korea

Why Beijing is changing its tune on North Korea

China increasingly wants sanctions and pressure - but on its own terms

Why Beijing is changing its tune on North Korea
Andrei Lankov
Andrei Lankov November 19, 2017
Foreign companies continue involvement in North Korean shipping
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Foreign companies continue involvement in North Korean shipping

Companies are mainly based in mainland China and Hong Kong, often tied to existing sanctions evasion networks

Foreign companies continue involvement in North Korean shipping
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 17, 2017
China still spending millions on North Korean iron products, data shows
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China still spending millions on North Korean iron products, data shows

DPRK exported ferro-silicon worth over USD$2 million to China in September, despite tougher UN restrictions

China still spending millions on North Korean iron products, data shows
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 16, 2017
Construction ongoing at Nampo oil terminal despite oil measures
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Construction ongoing at Nampo oil terminal despite oil measures

Satellite imagery shows vessels docked at the new pier in October and November

Construction ongoing at Nampo oil terminal despite oil measures
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald | Leo Byrne November 10, 2017
North Korean cargo ship returns to Chinese bulk port
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North Korean cargo ship returns to Chinese bulk port

Visit is second by the Kum Dae in less than three weeks

North Korean cargo ship returns to Chinese bulk port
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 7, 2017
North Korean textile imports continue to rise ahead of UN ban
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North Korean textile imports continue to rise ahead of UN ban

UN resolutions allow some trade to continue for 90 days after sanctions adoption

North Korean textile imports continue to rise ahead of UN ban
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne November 7, 2017
Foreign companies and joint ventures continue to appear at Pyongyang trade fair
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Foreign companies and joint ventures continue to appear at Pyongyang trade fair

Over 20 joint ventures, cooperative entities appear at PITF following UNSC sanctions

Foreign companies and joint ventures continue to appear at Pyongyang trade fair
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald November 3, 2017
Sanctioned and illicit entities present at Autumn trade fair in Pyongyang: photos
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Sanctioned and illicit entities present at Autumn trade fair in Pyongyang: photos

KIEC hosted events continue to provide platform for illicit entities

Sanctioned and illicit entities present at Autumn trade fair in Pyongyang: photos
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 31, 2017
North Korean gasoline, diesel imports continued to fall in September
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North Korean gasoline, diesel imports continued to fall in September

Shipments were higher overall, however, thanks to a large purchase of a different fuel type

North Korean gasoline, diesel imports continued to fall in September
Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne October 31, 2017
Another degree of heat: the Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act
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Another degree of heat: the Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act

Does H.R. 3898 really include “the most far-reaching sanctions ever directed at North Korea"?

Another degree of heat: the Otto Warmbier North Korea Nuclear Sanctions Act
Jonathan R. Corrado
Jonathan R. Corrado October 30, 2017