China confirms will limit oil exports to North Korea

The majority of North Korea's oil likely comes from China, but exactly how much the Asian giant exports to its neighbour remains unknown. - AFP/file

Beijing (AFP) - China will limit exports of refined petroleum products to North Korea starting October 1, its commerce ministry said, confirming Beijing's participation in new UN sanctions intended to rein in its rogue neighbour.

The United Nations Security Council, including permanent member Beijing, approved tough sanctions against Pyongyang last week in response to its sixth and most powerful nuclear test.