Cooperative Enforcement of UN Sanctions at Sea: An Analysis Based on China’s Practice

Abstract This paper critically examines China’s State practice of the implementation of UN sanctions against the DPRK, highlighting the urgent need for improvement on domestic legal framework and international cooperation. Based on an analysis on domestic legal frameworks, the paper finds that although China has established a comprehensive anti-smuggling framework, it still shows deficiencies. The intensified international tensions lead to the paralysis of supervisory mechanisms, bringing more challenges to enforcement. Noting the necessity of better cooperative implementation of UN sanctions, the paper calls for China to further improve its law framework both at home and in matters involving foreign parties and deepen international law enforcement cooperation. As to international law, the paper also advocates a more refined implementation framework combining both substantive and procedural elements, and enhanced efforts within other frameworks like IMO to advance maritime monitoring.