China elevates Russia in North Korean talks

China complimented Russia for playing a “positive role” in the North Korean denuclearization process, in a warm message for Moscow on Friday.

“China believes that the message sent out by the DPRK and Russia is positive and China welcomes it,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said. “China welcomes the development of bilateral ties and the enhancement of high-level exchanges on the part of the DPRK and Russia. We believe that this is conducive to promoting the political settlement process of Korean Peninsula issue and upholding the peace and stability of the Peninsula and the Northeast Asia.”