China calls for cautious reaction to DPRK rocket launch

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-08-2009 09:03

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China is calling on the United Nations to react with caution to the rocket launch by the DPRK. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu made the comments at a regular press conference. Jiang said China hopes any UN reaction would favor maintaining peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula and northeast Asia.

China is calling on the United Nations to react with  caution to the rocket launch by the DPRK.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said, "We believe the UN Security Council should act carefully concerning resolution 1718. There are similarities but also differences between rocket and missile technology. Launching a satellite is different in nature from firing a missile or a nuclear test. This issue also involves the right of all countries to peaceful use of outer space. We believe the UN Security Council should respond in a prudent way."

Editor:Liu Anqi