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| China was opposed to the test-launch of a ballistic missile by the DPRK, which was in violation of UN Security Council resolutions, said Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang on Feb 13, 2017. (Photo / Xinhua) |
BEIJING -- China was opposed to the test-launch of a ballistic missile by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) , which was in violation of UN Security Council resolutions, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.
China calls for parties concerned to exercise restraint and maintain regional stability
China calls for all parties concerned to exercise restraint and jointly maintain stability in the region, spokesperson Geng Shuang told a routine press briefing.
The UN Security Council will hold consultations on the missile test, he said, adding that China will participate in relevant consultations in a responsible and constructive manner.
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The DPRK on Monday claimed it had successfully test-fired Pukguksong-2, a surface-to-surface medium- and long-range ballistic missile, and its top leader Kim Jong-un guided the test firing, according to the state news agency KCNA.
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