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China Taking Action Against North Korea?

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China Taking Action Against North Korea?

State-owned Bank of China makes a move against Pyongyang. Is this the start of a trend?

Over the last several weeks, various pundits and scholars — including The Diplomat's own contributors — have considered China's complex relationship with North Korea. Pyongyang's tough talk over the last several months has certainly put East Asia and most of the world on edge. Many have wondered if Beijing would begin to dial back the amount of economic aid and support it gives the North and enforce UN Security Council resolutions against Pyongyang.

Today we may just be getting some answers…or maybe not.

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