The US government has blacklisted China 's control of Dandong due to its dealings with North Korea . The action also targeted two individuals . Treasury minister Steve Mnuchin insisted the action was not aimed at protecting China itself . Calling it a significant but " extremely long overdue " first step , former US intelligence official Bruce Klingner said there should be a " much more extensive programme against the Chinese authorities that are violating U.S. regulations " .
The US Treasury has blacklisted China's Bank of Dandong due to its dealings with North Korea. The action also targeted two individuals. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin insisted the move was not aimed at punishing China itself. Calling it a significant but "extremely long overdue" first step, former US intelligence official Bruce Klingner said there should be a "much more extensive programme against the Chinese entities that are violating U.S. law".