Trump Announces China to Issue New Sanctions against North Korea

Tweet follows after meetings secure Chinese commitment to denuclearized North Korea

Chinese leader Xi Jinping and wife Peng Liyuan and U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania attend a state dinner at the Great Hall of the People on Nov. 9, 2017 in Beijing, China. Thomas Peter - Pool/Getty Images

China will be increasing its sanctions against North Korea, President Donald Trump tweeted on Monday.

“President Xi of China has stated that he is upping the sanctions against #NoKo. Said he wants them to denuclearize. Progress is being made.”