China’s Foreign Ministry expressed regret that North Korea had launched a rocket in to space despite strong opposition from the international community.
In a statement released on Sunday, the ministry spokeswoman Hua Cunying said,
“China expresses regret that North Korea, in spite of the pervasive opposition of the international community, insisted on using ballistic missile technology to carry out a launch.”
The condemnation came as the UN Security Council looks to hold an emergency meeting on the issue, reports Reuters.
The United States and China have been in discussion about the possibility of expanding UN sanctions on North Korea in response to its latest actions.
In a statement released on Sunday, the ministry spokeswoman Hua Cunying said,
“China expresses regret that North Korea, in spite of the pervasive opposition of the international community, insisted on using ballistic missile technology to carry out a launch.”
The condemnation came as the UN Security Council looks to hold an emergency meeting on the issue, reports Reuters.
The United States and China have been in discussion about the possibility of expanding UN sanctions on North Korea in response to its latest actions.