China opposes DPRK’s missile test, voices ‘grave concern’

China expressed “grave concern” and opposed the ballistic missile launches by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a regular press conference on Wednesday.

The DPRK confirmed that it had fired a “Hwasong 15” intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday morning. The missile travelled 950 km in 53 minutes before splashing down into the Sea of Japan.

“We strongly urge the DPRK side to abide by the relevant UN Security Council resolutions and halt any moves that could aggravate the situation on the Korean Peninsula,” the spokesman said.

(CGTN)