China welcomes DPRK’s suspension of nuclear and missile tests

China welcomes the Democratic People's Republic of Korea’s (DPRK) suspension of its nuclear and missile tests, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang said on Saturday.

China supports the DPRK in solving the concerns of relevant parties through dialogue and hopes the latter can have achievements in economic development, Lu said.

He added that the DPRK's decision will contribute to the further easing of tensions on the Korean Peninsula and the denuclearization of the peninsula.

Lu said he hoped relevant parties can take action and make efforts to realize lasting peace in the region, adding that China will continue to play a positive role.

The leader of the DPRK Kim Jong Un announced on Friday that his country will halt nuclear tests and launches of intercontinental ballistic missiles starting from April 21, and the northern nuclear test ground of the DPRK will be dismantled to transparently guarantee the discontinuance of the nuclear test.

(CGTN)