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China Raps N.Korea Over Rocket Launch Plans | ||
2012-03-20 | ||
China on Friday expressed unusually strong disapproval of its ally North Korea's plan to launch what it says is a satellite to mark the 100th anniversary of North Korean founder Kim Il-sung next month.
Zhang reportedly said China is closely looking at North Korea's plans and the international community's reaction, and that the peace and stability in Northeast Asia are "the shared responsibility of the countries involved." He added China truly hopes to improve the current situation. Experts see that is the strongest rebuke from China since the North's second nuclear test in 2009. China apparently does not accept North Korea's claim that it is launching a satellite for scientific purposes.
The fact that North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Ri Yong-ho, who represents the North in six-party nuclear talks, is still in Beijing suggests that North Korea is concerned about China's strong opposition. Ri was originally scheduled to return to North Korea from Beijing on Saturday after concluding visits to the U.S. and Russia. On Monday he will reportedly meet with Wu Dawei, China's special representative for Korean affairs, to hear Beijing's position on the rocket launch, and return to North Korea on Tuesday. | ||
Posted by:Steve White |
#4 Mebbe zombies can be like stopped clocks too. |
Posted by: Gabby Cussworth 2012-03-20 18:00 |
#3 Sorry, but Credible? according to the ministry suggests that North Korea is concerned about China's strong opposition Experts see China apparently what is widely believed still in Beijing suggests he will reportedly More like a Zombie opinion piece. |
Posted by: Skidmark 2012-03-20 11:16 |
#2 because credible reports about Chinese disapproval of NK behavior are important? That IS their little yappy dog |
Posted by: Frank G 2012-03-20 09:34 |
#1 Why would anybody believe what the Chinese are reported to have said, about anything? |
Posted by: Skidmark 2012-03-20 09:06 |