November 29, 2023
Analysis

Lips and Teeth

News of sanctions breaches no surprise given activity on DPRK-PRC railways

By Stewart Lee

It was reported last week that China is looking into allegations that it may have been involved in aiding a North Korean arms shipment bound for the Republic of Congo.  The shipment, which contained North Korean parts for Congo’s fleet of vintage T-54/T-55 tanks, was intercepted by South Africa in November 2009 and reported to the U.N Security Council this week.