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| China appeals for calm after N Korea's nuclear threat | ||
| 2013-03-10 | ||
China has called on North Korea to show restraint after Pyongyang's aggressive response to new sanctions imposed by the UN Security Council.
The statement came just hours after the UN Security Council unanimously voted to impose tough sanctions against the rogue nation, mainly aimed at further isolating and financially destabilising the regime. China's Foreign Ministry has since called for everyone involved to stay calm. "China calls on relevant parties to exercise calm and restraint, and avoid actions that might further escalate tensions," foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters in Beijing. Beijing is Pyongyang's sole major ally and by far its biggest trading partner, including being its primary energy supplier. But it voted in favour of Thursday's tougher sanctions, which were designed as a punishment for North Korea's nuclear test last month. "We believe the resolution is a balanced one," Ms Hua said. "China is objective and fair on this matter and has played a constructive role throughout the discussion at the Security Council."
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| Posted by:Steve White |
| #1 Suicide by mouth, still deadly. Makes me think that Pudgy's looking for a way to advance his country out of the Mud age, but without him as head. |
| Posted by: Redneck Jim 2013-03-10 12:41 |