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The United Nations Security Council on Tuesday adopted a resolution condemning the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's satellite launch last month...
China has joined the international community in a stand against the DPRK's missile program, saying the council's new decision is "generally balanced."
A fresh blow, for Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions...
The UN Security Council approved a new resolution, requiring the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to comply with all UN rules - and not use ballistic missile technology for any future launch...
It also reiterated the need to seek a peaceful, diplomatic and political solution and resume the six-party talks.
The negotiations center on denuclearization in the Korean Peninsula, involving South Korea, the DPRK, China, the United States, Japan and Russia.
The talks began in 2003 - but stalled in 2008.
China's envoy to the UN, Li Baodong says the latest resolution is the result of many rounds of negotiation by all parties concerned - and is "generally balanced."
SOUNDBITE (ENGLISH): LI BAODONG, Chinese Ambassador to the UN
"Since launching of satellite by DPRK, there are many rounds of consultations held on how the council should act. China's position is very clear and also consistent. We believe that action taken by the council should be prudent, measured, precaution, conducive to peace and stability and should help achieve early turnaround of the situation and to avoid escalation of the tension."
The Chinese envoy also said the situation in the Korean Peninsula will take much more time and effort, to resolve...
SOUNDBITE (ENGLISH): LI BAODONG, Chinese Ambassador to the UN
"So I hope that all the parties concerned should seek the opportunity, make inroads through political and diplomatic channels."
For the first time in its history, the DPRK successfully put a satellite into orbit last month, which was carried by a three-stage rocket.
The U.S. and its allies believe the launch was a test for ballistic missile technology, but Pyongyang insists it's only aimed at peaceful scientific purposes.
