North Korea's state media has sharply criticised China, the only international ally of the isolated communist country, after it slapped the reclusive state with a harsh coal ban import last week that will last for the entire 2017.   

Although North Korea's Korean Central News Agency did not name China directly, but made an almost obvious reference towards its only ally: "a neighbouring country, which often claims itself to be a 'friendly neighbour."     

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The agency minced no words as it blatantly accused that China's decision to ban coal import from North Korea was completely meant to appease the U.S and the decision clearly mocks its claim as a 'big power.'

"This country, styling itself a big power, is dancing to the tune of the U.S," the state agency mockingly said and accused further that China has "unhesitatingly taken inhumane steps" under the international community's pressure.

It termed international community's expectation that such a harsh measure would force North Koreas to step back as "utterly childish" and claimed that a meagre financial loss would not prevent the country from pursuing its nuclear missile program.    

China's coal ban import last week came almost a week after Pyongyang tested fired its latest ballistic missile, which was the first missile test this year and also the first since U.S President Donald Trump assumed the office.

The decision is expected to have deep financial implications on the reclusive communist state, since coal is its most valuable export, most of which is exported to its friendly ally China. For decades, the improvised and secretive country has relied solely on coal export for sustaining its fragile economy and also apparently for funding its controversial nuclear missile program.

North Korea's latest missile test last week again brought back pressure on Beijing, after the international community including the U.S and Japan urged Beijing to do more in reining its neighbouring country's nuclear program.

Notwithstanding China's close relation with North Korea, it has been a critic of latter's controversial missile program. The contagious issue has apparently put a considerable strain on their bilateral relationship.     

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