中 "Military parades are a global norm"... Supporting North Korea's unveiling of new ICBM

North Korea unveiled a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) capable of targeting the U.S. mainland during the military parade commemorating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Workers' Party on the 10th. According to footage reported by Korean Central TV, the new ICBM is longer and has a thicker diameter compared to the Hwasong-15 model. A transporter erector launcher (TEL) with 22 wheels appeared carrying the new ICBM. [Korean Central TV footage] (Photo by Yonhap News)

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Jiwon] The Chinese government defended North Korea's unveiling of new intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and other weapons during the Workers' Party 75th anniversary military parade, stating that "military parades are a global convention."

Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a regular briefing on the 12th in response to questions about North Korea's military parade, "A considerable number of countries around the world hold military parades as a customary practice on important anniversaries."

He added, "China congratulates the Workers' Party on its 75th anniversary and hopes that under the leadership of Chairman Kim Jong-un and the Workers' Party, North Korea's various undertakings will continue to achieve new successes."

He stated, "China's position on the Korean Peninsula issue is clear," and added, "We hope to work with all countries to promote the political resolution process of the Korean Peninsula issue and continue efforts for stability on the Korean Peninsula."

Earlier, North Korea held a military parade on the 10th, unveiling new weapons including ICBMs and submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs).

The new ICBM is assessed to have the capability to strike the entire U.S. mainland, given its increased length and diameter.

The new SLBM, 'Pukguksong-4A,' has also become thicker in diameter and evolved into a form capable of carrying multiple warheads.

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