06 April 2017

News Story: China urges restraint after DPRK's missile launch

BEIJING, April 5 (Xinhua) -- China once again called on parties concerned to continue to support the resumption of negotiation on the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue, according to Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying on Wednesday.

The Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Wednesday test-fired a ballistic missile into eastern waters, according to the Republic of Korea (ROK) defense ministry.

UN Security Council resolutions have clear stipulations about launch activities using ballistic missile technology by the DPRK, said Hua.

She said under the current circumstances, all relevant parties should stay restrained and avoid intensifying regional tension.

Hua called for a rational and balanced solution to address the security concerns of all parties concerned.

China has made unremitting efforts in pushing forward the denuclearization of the Peninsula, she said.

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