Not long ago, the DPRK successfully launched a military reconnaissance satellite, triggering a strong reaction from the United States, South Korea, and other countries. The United States has not only united with its allies to attack North Korea at the Security Council, but has also imposed a new round of sanctions on North Korea. Not to be outdone, North Korea declared that it was ready to wage war against the United States and South Korea, and even threatened to destroy the White House and the Pentagon.
This move has plunged the situation on the peninsula into unprecedented tension. At this juncture, South Korea has encountered another annoyance, that is, China Customs has suspended the customs clearance process for South Korea's vehicle urea solution. This is undoubtedly worse for South Korea's automobile industry. So, why is China doing this?Does this have anything to do with the North Korean satellite incident?
AdBlue solution is a liquid that can reduce nitrogen oxide emissions in diesel exhaust and is an environmentally friendly product. It is based on the principle that the urea solution is injected into the exhaust gas treatment system of diesel vehicles, and the chemical reaction with nitrogen oxides is generated to produce harmless nitrogen and water. In this way, the air pollution of diesel vehicles can be effectively reduced, and the performance and fuel efficiency of the engine can be improved. The international standard for AdBlue solution is 325% urea concentration, solvent is ultrapure water.
South Korea is the world's largest importer of AdBlue solution and the largest consumer. According to statistics, South Korea needs to import about 500,000 tons of AdBlue solution every year, accounting for nearly a quarter of the total global demand. Diesel vehicles account for nearly 60% of the total number of vehicles in South Korea, and most of them are heavy-duty vehicles, such as trucks, buses, construction vehicles, etc.
The exhaust emissions of these vehicles are several times higher than those of ordinary gasoline vehicles, and if AdBlue solution is not used, it will cause serious damage to the environment. Therefore, South Korea** has strict regulations on the use of urea solution for vehicles, requiring all diesel vehicles to install urea solution injection systems, and regularly inspect and maintain. Failure to comply with the regulations may result in hefty fines or revocation of licenses.
South Korea's adBlue solution mainly relies on imports, of which China is the largest country, accounting for nearly eighty percent of South Korea's total imports. China's automotive urea solution is not only of high quality, but also of low quality, which is an important support for the Korean automobile industry. If China stops exports to South Korea, South Korea will face a serious crisis, which may lead to the obstruction of the operation of diesel vehicles, and even cause social chaos and.
According to South Korea**, the General Administration of Customs of China has temporarily suspended the customs clearance process for Chinese companies exporting AdBlue solution to South Korea since December 1. This means that AdBlue solutions exported from China to South Korea will not be able to clear customs normally and will have to accumulate at the port waiting for further instructions from Chinese customs. This news shocked and uneasy South Korea** and the auto industry, and they have asked China about the relevant situation, but the Chinese side has not yet replied on this matter.
So why is China doing this?Is it possible that China has adopted a kind of implicit sanctions against South Korea because of the impact of the North Korean satellite incident?This speculation is not unfounded. After all, the North Korean satellite incident is a major variable in the recent situation on the Korean Peninsula and a sensitive topic in China-South Korea relations. China and the DPRK are traditional friendly neighbors and strategic cooperative partners, and China has always supported the DPRK's peaceful development and opposed the interference and sanctions imposed on the DPRK by external forces.
South Korea, on the other hand, is an important ally of the United States in the Asia-Pacific region and an old enemy of North Korea, and South Korea has always supported the United States in pressuring and containing North Korea, and opposing North Korea's nuclear weapons and artillery programs. Therefore, the North Korean satellite incident has undoubtedly exacerbated the differences and confrontation between China and South Korea, and may also affect the economic and trade exchanges between China and South Korea.
However, this speculation is not entirely valid. This is because China's suspension of the customs clearance process with South Korea is not necessarily motivated by political reasons, but may also be due to economic or technical reasons. On the one hand, China itself is also a large consumer of AdBlue solution, and with the recovery of China's economy and the development of the automobile industry, China's demand for AdBlue solution is also growing. The production capacity of China's automotive urea solution has not kept up with the growth of demand, resulting in domestic tension and demand
As a result, China may need to prioritize domestic demand over exports. On the other hand, the export of AdBlue solution from China also needs to comply with certain quality standards and inspection procedures, which may require a certain amount of time and cost. China's customs system may also have some technical or administrative issues that lead to delays or disruptions in the customs clearance process.
Epilogue. North Korea's satellite launch has triggered a crisis on the peninsula, and South Korea has run into trouble with China, and China's attitude has become the key to the peninsula. China's suspension of the customs clearance process with South Korea may be due to a variety of considerations, rather than purely political considerations. However, this incident also reflects China's important position and influence on the Korean Peninsula issue, China is the largest neighbor of the Peninsula and the largest partner of the Peninsula, and China's economic and political affairs play a decisive role in the stability and development of the Peninsula. AdBlue solution