China Emphasizes Dialogue and Negotiations for Two Consecutive Days Over North Korea's Missile Launches

Hua Chunying, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Photo by Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] On the 25th, the Chinese government emphasized for the second consecutive day that the issue should be resolved through dialogue and negotiations in relation to North Korea's launch of a projectile presumed to be a ballistic missile.

Hua Chunying, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated at the regular briefing that when asked about China's position on North Korea's missile launch, "Maintaining peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and resolving issues through dialogue and negotiations aligns with the interests of all parties and meets the universal expectations of the international community."

Spokesperson Hua added, "China hopes that all parties move in the same direction, that the easing phase on the Korean Peninsula continues, and that a political solution to the Korean Peninsula issue is achieved."

She also emphasized, "China wants to actively work towards long-term stability on the Korean Peninsula and in the region."

Regarding North Korea's short-range missile launch the previous day, Spokesperson Hua said, "China is closely monitoring changes in the situation on the Korean Peninsula," and "We appeal to the relevant countries to adhere to dialogue and negotiations."

Earlier, the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff announced, "At around 7:06 a.m. and 7:25 a.m. on the 25th, two short-range missiles were detected launched from the area around Hamju, South Hamgyong Province, toward the East Sea."

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