Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

nitpicker

(7,153 posts)
Sun Aug 6, 2017, 04:27 AM Aug 2017

North Korea: China urges North Korea to stop missile tests

Source: BBC

China's foreign minister has told his North Korean counterpart that Pyongyang should stop carrying out nuclear and missile tests, hours after fresh sanctions were agreed by the United Nations Security Council. Wang Yi said he urged Ri Yong-ho to abide by UN resolutions in a meeting on Sunday in the Philippines. He did not say how Mr Ri replied.
(snip)

Mr Wang said sanctions were needed, but "are not the final goal", and he urged dialogue. He said he told North Korea to remain calm, and not provoke the international community with more tests. The Chinese envoy also urged the US and South Korea not to increase tensions, saying that the situation was at a "critical point", but also a juncture at which talks could be resumed.
(snip)

Pyongyang tested two intercontinental ballistic missiles in July, claiming it now had the ability to hit the US. However, experts doubt the missiles can hit their targets. The tests were condemned by South Korea, Japan and the US, and prompted the drafting of the new UN sanctions.
(snip)

Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-40842068



Let's see if China actually does reduce trade with North Korea.
2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
North Korea: China urges North Korea to stop missile tests (Original Post) nitpicker Aug 2017 OP
"Please stop testing" {wink, wink} Rustyeye77 Aug 2017 #1
TRANSLATION: China PAYS North Korea rocktivity Aug 2017 #2
Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»North Korea: China urges ...