The Chinese government on Tuesday avoided direct comment on North Korea's artillery attack on the South Korean island of Yeonpyeong and instead called on Seoul to do more for peace and urged a resumption of six-party nuclear talks. It also had no comment on North Korea's uranium enrichment program.Asked in a press briefing about China's position on the North's unveiling of the uranium facility, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said China has "taken note of related reports." He added Beijing's consistent policy is to realize denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula through dialogue.
He urged resumption of the six-party talks as soon as possible. "It is necessary to properly handle concerns of each country through dialogue within the framework of the six-party talks," he said.
Commenting on the artillery attack, he said Beijing is "concerned" but added, "The real situation needs to be confirmed."