China News Service, Beijing, September 15 (Reporter Guo Chaokai) In response to North Korea’s launching of two ballistic missiles, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on the 15th that China hopes that the parties concerned will adhere to the direction of political settlement, exercise restraint, and carry out Dialogue and contact, explore effective ways to find a balanced solution to the concerns of all parties.

  A reporter asked, North Korea launched two ballistic missiles today. What's China's comment on this?

  "We are concerned about this situation." Zhao Lijian said that China has always insisted on maintaining peace and stability on the peninsula, insisting on achieving denuclearization on the peninsula, and insisting on solving problems through dialogue and consultation.

China hopes that the parties concerned will adhere to the direction of political resolution, exercise restraint, conduct dialogue and contact, and explore effective ways to find a balanced solution to the concerns of all parties in accordance with the dual-track approach and the principle of phased synchronization.

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