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Leo Byrne
Leo Byrne was the Data and Analytic Director at NK News. Follow him on twitter @LeoPByrne
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) on Monday defended recent trade statistics that show a net increase in value throughout the first nine months of 2017, despite stricter UN sanctions aimed at limiting the DPRK's revenues.
During a regular press briefing in Beijing, MFA Spokesperson Geng Shuang said UN measures were not intended to have negative humanitarian consequences on the North Korean population.