'Refrain From Provoking And Threatening Each Other;' China Calls Out While North Korea Shows Power With New Missiles
China has finally released a statement regarding the US and North Korea's brewing dispute. It relatively reminded the two that they need to think thoroughly before reaching a decision. In relation, the Asian country has presently conducted a show of power with its founding father's anniversary.
According to Reuters, North Korea's defiance about missile and nuclear tests is the root cause of the tension. China's now concern with how President Donald Trump will answer back after his Syrian attack. It is trying to give words of advice to both countries to avoid further damage.
"We call on all parties to refrain from provoking and threatening each other, whether in words or actions and not let the situation get to an irreversible and unmanageable stage," Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said as quoted by the report. Being North Korea's ally, China didn't also approve its plans.
China has even stopped the import of North Korean coals while it also hindered airline flights to Pyongyang. This is its ways to press the country to take a breath in this moment. Supposedly, the US is likewise ordering it to do something before its military act.
In another report by CNN, North Korea's new missiles and submarines were detailed despite China's disapproval. These were showed last Saturday during the anniversary of Kim Il Sung. Seemingly, the country is already preparing the "Strike back" for USS Carl Vinson group.
During the anniversary, North Korea paraded intercontinental ballistic missile-sized canisters, submarine-launched ballistic missiles and more. There was even a surprise of two huge mobile ammunitions. It seems that China will not be heard any more from what President Kim displayed.
To end, China's intention is the echo of almost all other countries sentiment. Though, it's yet the only one at the moment to speak out. There will definitely be more of disapproval statements for North Korea and US dispute in case it worsens.