Nikki Hayley, the American ambassador to the UN in discussion with her Chinese counterpart Liu Jieyi ahead of Saturday’s vote to impose sanctions on North Korea. Photo: AFP
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China’s backing for North Korea sanctions is unlikely to turn the tide against Kim Jong-un’s regime
Although the latest UN resolution looks tough on paper, the White House may soon find that it falls short of expectations in practice
Nikki Hayley, the American ambassador to the UN in discussion with her Chinese counterpart Liu Jieyi ahead of Saturday’s vote to impose sanctions on North Korea. Photo: AFP