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China calls for restraint on DPRK launching activity

(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-04-05 14:26

BEIJING -- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu said Sunday that China has taken notice of the launching activity by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) on Sunday morning, and also noticed responses from relevant parties.

"The DPRK previously announced to launch experimental communications satellite. We have taken notice of the launching activity by the DPRK this morning, and also noticed responses from relevant sides," Jiang said.

"We hope relevant parties to keep calm and restraint, properly handle this issue, and work together to safeguard peace and stability of the region," Jiang said.

"The Chinese side is willing to continue to play a constructive role," Jiang said in the brief statement carried on the ministry's website (www.fmprc.gov.cn).