G7 and EU Demand China's Cooperation in Halting North Korea's Sanctions Evasion

The Group of Seven (G7), European Union, and three other countries are planning to appeal to China for assistance in stopping North Korea from evading United Nations sanctions by using Chinese territorial waters, according to a letter seen by Reuters. The letter, signed by G7 members and other countries, expresses concerns about the presence of oil tankers using Chinese waters to facilitate trade of sanctioned petroleum products to North Korea. The letter includes satellite images as evidence and requests that China inspect and deny services to these vessels, as well as inform companies in the area of the risks associated with providing services to them. China has repeatedly stated that it abides by UN sanctions resolutions.