China calls for calm regarding DPRK

China is calling on the UN Security Council to seek a solution that will ease tensions on the Korean peninsula and maintain peace and stability in the region.

The five permanent members of the Security Council, along with Japan and South Korea, continue their discussions on a resolution responding to the DPRK's recent nuclear test. While there is talk of imposing further sanctions, China hopes the outcome will be one that helps ease tensions.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said, "China has been active and responsible in the UN Security Council's consultations on the DPRK nuclear issue. We think the Council's response and decision should help realize the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, stop nuclear proliferation and maintain the peace and stability of Northeast Asia."