China calls for "constructive effort" after U.S official said NK could carry out another missile test soon

Record ID: 904269

  • Title: China calls for "constructive effort" after U.S official said NK could carry out another missile test soon
  • Date: 26th July 2017
  • Summary: BEIJING, CHINA (JULY 26, 2017) (REUTERS) CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN LU KANG WALKING IN FOR REGULAR BRIEFING MEDIA SEATED (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN, LU KANG, SAYING: "At present the situation on the Korean peninsula is complex and sensitive, China strongly opposes any words and deeds that cause tension on the Korean peninsula. We hope all sides can bear in mind the broad situation of peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and exercise restraint. And to make constructive efforts on easing tension on Korean peninsula, and not the opposite." NEWS CONFERENCE IN PROGRESS EXTERIOR OF CHINA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY CHINESE FLAG FLYING
  • Embargoed: 9th August 2017 09:50
  • Keywords: missile Pyongyang China foreign ministry
  • Location: BEIJING, CHINA
  • City: BEIJING, CHINA
  • Country: China
  • Reuters ID: LVA0016RCSLL1
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text:China calls for "constructive effort" on Wednesday (July 26) after U.S. officials said they have seen increased North Korean activity that could be preparations for another missile test within days.
    Speaking in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said he was aware of the reports and urged all sides to exercise 'restraint' for the 'broad situation of peace and stability on the Korean peninsula'.
    The officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, said that over the past week intelligence has spotted equipment, possibly for launching an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) or an intermediate-range missile, moving into a site in the western city of Kusong.
    Earlier this month, reclusive North Korea, which regularly threatens to destroy the United States and South Korea, said it had conducted its first test of an ICBM and mastered the technology needed to deploy a nuclear warhead via the missile.
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