- Title: China says made representations to N. Korea over nuclear test
- Date: 4th September 2017
- Summary: BEIJING, CHINA (SEPTEMBER 4, 2017) (REUTERS) CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN GENG SHUANG WALKING IN FOR REGULAR BRIEFING MEDIA SEATED (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN, GENG SHUANG, SAYING: "Whenever North Korea holds a nuclear test, it's always a mistake, violating U.N. Security Council resolutions, and going against the general wish of the international community. China is resolutely opposed to it. As I just said, the Chinese foreign ministry has already lodged solemn representations to the person in charge of the North Korean embassy in Beijing." MEDIA SEATED (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN, GENG SHUANG, SAYING: "For a long time, China has upheld (the goal) of ensuring the denuclearisation of the Korean Peninsula, continues to uphold the peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula, and continues to push forth dialogue and consultation to solve the relevant issue peacefully. As a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, China will stick to this position with a responsible and constructive attitude." NEWS CONFERENCE IN PROGRESS (SOUNDBITE) (Mandarin) CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN, GENG SHUANG, SAYING: "Using force to resolve the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula is not an option. I think you too have noticed that after North Korea held this sixth nuclear test, the international community reacted strongly." NEWS CONFERENCE IN PROGRESS EXTERIOR OF CHINA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY CHINESE FLAG FLYING
- Embargoed: 18th September 2017 10:23
- Keywords: Geng Shuang missile foreign ministry nuclear test representation North Korea embassy China Beijing
- Location: BEIJING, CHINA
- City: BEIJING, CHINA
- Country: China
- Topics: Conflicts/War/Peace,International/National Security
- Reuters ID: LVA0016X6KC3R
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Story Text: China's foreign ministry said on Monday (September 4) it had lodged "solemn representations" with the North Korean embassy in Beijing over the North's sixth and most powerful nuclear test.
North Korea is clear about China's opposition to its nuclear tests, ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a regular briefing, adding that China upholds talks as the means to resolve the Korean peninsula issue.
The North said it tested an advanced hydrogen bomb for a long-range missile on Sunday, prompting a vow of "massive" military response from the United States if either it or its allies were threatened. - Copyright Holder: REUTERS
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