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China Bans Some Weapon-Related Exports to North Korea

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China?  SQUARESPACE CACHEVERSION=1380053114369iStockphoto/Thinkstock(BEIJING) — China has announced a ban on the export of some weapon-related technologies to North Korea.

The ban includes weapons that could be used in the development of nuclear weapons, including components for explosive devices and rocket systems, the BBC reports.

China’s Commerce Ministry said the ban is effective immediately.

According to the BBC, the restrictions were developed to help the United Nations apply restrictions on North Korea.

China is currently the biggest trading partner for North Korea.

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