UN Security Council approves technical rollover of Sudan sanctions

The UN Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution on the technical rollover of sanctions against Sudan in relation to the Darfur region.

Resolution 2828, adopted unanimously by the 15-member council, extends the sanctions regime, including an arms embargo and targeted measures of travel ban and asset freeze, until Oct. 9, 2026.

The resolution also extends the mandate of the Panel of Experts assisting the Sudan Sanctions Committee until Nov. 9, 2026.

The technical rollover, a straightforward short-term extension of the measures, was approved to allow additional time for negotiations.

The United States, the penholder for the Sudan sanctions file, drafted Friday's resolution. In an explanation of vote after the adoption, the U.S. representative reiterated Washington's demand that the arms embargo be expanded to cover the entire territory of Sudan.

The Sudanese representative expressed opposition to the proposal, while Russia and China also opposed the U.S. position.

In his explanatory remarks, Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to United Nations, noted that given the significant differences among Security Council members, this technical extension would provide more time for discussions. He said that China does not object to the extension and voted in favor.

China has repeatedly emphasized that sanctions are a means, not an end, and cannot replace diplomatic efforts. The urgent task is to focus on how to better implement existing mechanisms. Arbitrarily expanding the scope of coercive measures will only worsen Sudan's humanitarian situation, possibly fuel prospects for division, threaten regional stability, and undermine the authority of the Security Council.

China hopes that in the upcoming consultations, all parties can reach consensus as soon as possible.

"China is deeply saddened by the dire humanitarian situation in Sudan and has consistently called for all parties to the conflict to immediately cease hostilities," said Sun.

UN Security Council approves technical rollover of Sudan sanctions

The China Mining Conference and Exhibition 2026 wrapped up in Tianjin on Saturday, generating 300 million yuan (about 44.72 million U.S. dollars) in signed deals.

Participants came from 60 countries and international organizations, a record high in the event's 28-year history. For the first time, the conference featured a mining rights trading section, which produced strong results.

During the event, negotiations were conducted on 13 major projects, preliminary cooperation intentions reached on 11 projects, while agreements were signed on 28 projects on site, along with three memorandums of understanding and one cooperation agreement signed.

Themed on "Win-Win Cooperation, Green and Intelligent Development," the event gathered delegations from more than 600 domestic and international companies. Field geological survey equipment and intelligent sampling robots emerged as star attractions among all exhibits, drawing global officials and visitors.

"I think it's something very new and I'm very interested. I wanted to see how they actually do it and wanted to learn from China," said Chin Wei Keh, permanent secretary at Brunei's Ministry of Development.

The conference also drew companies committed to long-term engagement. The was the fifth time for exhibitor Alexander to attend the event, while his company has participated for 20 consecutive years.

"This is the group of us last year. We are very proud to have our clients, our friends. At least half of the booth here are our friends," he said.

Thin's company now has branches in Beijing, Jiangxi and Yunnan of China, and has helped hundreds of Chinese mining firms expand overseas.

Another exhibitor noted that Chinese products have become commonplace in his country's mining sector.

"We have electric trucks in South Africa now, from the Chinese company. It's getting a lot more greener and a lot more smarter. Of course, we will always be open to work with Chinese companies," said Mbulelo Clive Khoza, exhibitor from South Africa.

2026 China mining conference generates 300-mln-yuan deals