Americans had been trading with China for years, but not heavily.

VOA: special.2010.07.29

But Security Council members Russia and China have shown little appetite for another round of sanctions.

VOA: standard.2009.10.19

Several countries that normally are not known for their booming economies, but have good relations with China, are also participating -- including Iran,Zimbabwe, Burma and North Korea.

VOA: standard.2010.05.02