China: Sanctions alone will not get job done on Korean Peninsula crisis

Chinese congresswoman and senior diplomat Fu Ying said China views sanctions on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) as necessary, but sanctions alone will not get the job done to solve the Korean Peninsula nuclear tension.

The diplomat made the remarks during a panel discussion about nuclear security at Munich Security Conference on Saturday.

Answering a question on the roles of China and the United States on the Korean Peninsula nuclear tension, Fu said China and the US agree on many aspects.

"We believe there should be no nuclear weapons. We hope to see a peaceful Korean Peninsula… Sanctions are necessary, but they alone will not get the job done." Fu said.

She also noted that both the DPRK and the US need to make an effort on the issue. "I think there is a hope at talks. I hope the US will make up its mind... Both sides need to make an effort. The one-sided effort will not be enough. Both sides need to trust each other."

Fu Ying is attending the Munich Security Conference 2018, which takes place from February 16 to 18.

She also met with Choo Mi-ae, chief of South Korea's ruling Democratic Party, on the sidelines of the conference. Choo has called for China to play a more significant role in resolving the DPRK nuclear tension.

(CGTN)