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Russian veto brings an end to the UN panel that monitors North Korea nuclear sanctions
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — A veto Thursday by Russia ended monitoring of U.N. sanctions against North Korea over its nuclear program, prompting Western accusations that Moscow is seeking to avoid scrutiny as it allegedly violates the sanctions to buy weapons from Pyongyang for its war in Ukraine.
China lifts heavy tariffs on Australian wine as ties improve
HONG KONG (AP) — China on Thursday said it will lift tariffs placed on Australian wine over three years ago, in a sign of improving ties between the two countries.
US sanctions on North Korea target individuals and China, Russia, UAE-based firms
It named the six individuals as Yu Pu Ung, Ri Tong Hyok, Han Chol Man, O In Chun, Jong Song Ho and Jon Yon Gun.
PetroChina does business as usual with Russia
HONG KONG -- Chinese state-owned energy groups continue to buy crude oil and natural gas from Russia, executives said this week, even as Western countries impose sanctions meant to cut off Moscow's funding for its war on Ukraine.
China wins WTO dispute with Australia over steel products
SYDNEY (AP) — China has won a nearly three-year-long dispute with Australia at the World Trade Organization over tariffs on steel products that began during a low point of bilateral relations between the countries, and Australia’s trade minister said Wednesday his government accepted the ruling.
'Trust deficit' between China and Myanmar's military, report says
BANGKOK -- China, which has shielded Myanmar's regime from United Nations Security Council sanctions, has nevertheless refused to provide significant diplomatic backing and full recognition of the Burmese generals, according to a new International Crisis Group report.
Living with an anti-reunification North Korea
Along with its deployment of new types and larger numbers of vehicles that can deliver nuclear weapons, the government of North Korea presented its neighbor the Republic of Korea (ROK) with a new worry this year.