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China urges caution over sanctions against DPRK

Xinhua, February 19, 2016 Adjust font size:

China on Friday urged relevant parties to be cautious and show restraint to avoid complicating the situation as the United States passed a bill to impose more stringent sanctions on Pyongyang.

No hot issues could be fundamentally resolved through simple sanctions or pressure. Actions that may harm third-party's legitimate interests will not help solve the issues, but only result in a more complicated situation, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei at a regular press conference.

All parties concerned should stay calm and exercise restraint, sticking to the general direction of resolving issues through dialogue and consultations, said Hong.

Hong urged relevant parties to act in prudent way and not artificially stir up trouble. Endi