China advocates a peaceful resolution of the disputes on the Korean Peninsula and calls on Pyongyang and Seoul to make every effort to achieve this. This was stated in a briefing by Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian, commenting on the recent launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile by the DPRK, TASS reports.
He noted that China is following the development of the situation on the Korean Peninsula as it is a close neighbor.
“We have always believed that maintaining peace and stability on the peninsula and promoting the political solution process is in the interest of all parties.” – said the diplomat.
Earlier, the Korean Central News Agency announced that Pyongyang had launched an intercontinental ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan. According to Seoul, it flew about 1,000 kilometers.
As the DPRK leader highlighted Kim Jong UnNorth Korea will not change course to strengthen its nuclear armed forces.
