April 19, 2024
Opinion

Center versus periphery: unpacking Beijing’s approach to sanctions

Reports that China is getting tough on Pyongyang miss the mark

In past weeks, as the North Korean problem has escalated, there has been increasing commentary on the role of China in resolving the issue.

These comments have included British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson stating that China needs to do more to control North Korea by tightening the “economic ligature,” and that Beijing is in a unique position to intervene and de-escalate the situation.

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