China News Agency, United Nations, June 8th. On the 8th local time, the United Nations General Assembly held a meeting to discuss the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula.

Zhang Jun, China's permanent representative to the United Nations, made a speech at the meeting and put forward four "must"s for resolving the Korean Peninsula issue.

　　Zhang Jun said that the current situation on the peninsula tends to be tense, which China does not want to see.

It must be pointed out that the development of the situation on the peninsula to this point is mainly caused by the repeated policies of the US side, failure to uphold the results of previous dialogues, and ignoring the legitimate concerns of the DPRK side. This cannot be denied.

Where the situation goes next depends largely on what the US does. The key lies in whether the US can face up to the crux of the problem, take a responsible attitude, and take meaningful practical actions.

　　Zhang Jun said that under the current situation, all parties should remain calm and restrained, and avoid any actions that may increase tension and lead to miscalculation.

To fundamentally resolve the Korean Peninsula issue, we must adhere to the general direction of political settlement, dialogue and consultation, abandon the old path of sanctions and pressure, push the Security Council to play a constructive role, and pay attention to safeguarding the security interests of countries in the region.

　　Zhang Jun said that historical experience shows that dialogue and consultation are the only way to resolve the Korean Peninsula issue.

If the dialogue goes well, the Korean Peninsula issue will make positive progress; if the dialogue stagnates or even regresses, the tension on the Peninsula will escalate.

Since the DPRK took denuclearization measures in 2018, the US has not responded to the DPRK's positive measures, failed to address the DPRK's legitimate and reasonable concerns, and failed to show its due attitude to sincerely solve the problem.

There are many things the US can do, such as easing sanctions against the DPRK in certain areas and stopping joint military exercises. The key is to take action, not just talk about "willingness to have unconditional dialogue."

　　Zhang Jun said that the Security Council's sanctions on the DPRK are unprecedentedly severe, far beyond the scope of nuclear and missile defense, and have a huge negative impact on the DPRK's humanitarian and people's livelihood.

Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic in North Korea, additional sanctions are neither correct nor inhumane, and will only make the lives of ordinary North Koreans worse.

Under the current circumstances, the words and deeds of the Security Council and its members should help maintain stability and prevent chaos on the peninsula, restart dialogue and negotiation, and resolve the practical difficulties faced by the DPRK's humanitarian and people's livelihood, rather than creating obstacles for it.

　　Zhang Jun pointed out that the security of all countries is inseparable, and the peace and stability of the peninsula is closely related to the external strategic environment.

Recently, the US has been provoking incidents in the Asia-Pacific region. It has cooperated with countries in the region on nuclear submarines, developed hypersonic weapons, and sold cruise missiles that can carry nuclear warheads to other countries. This has completely exposed its double standards and hypocritical nature on the issue of nuclear non-proliferation.

The United States vigorously promotes the "Indo-Pacific Strategy", strengthens military alliances with relevant countries in the region, and increases the risk of regional military confrontation.

Politicians from certain countries in the region are also clamoring for the realization of "nuclear sharing" with the United States. They deliberately reverse the course of history on the issue of nuclear weapons, seriously impacting the process of resolving the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue and poisoning the regional security environment.

It is not in any national interest to engage in camp confrontation in the Asia-Pacific region.

We urge relevant countries to put regional peace and security first, stop political manipulation, and change course immediately, so as to create a favorable environment for peace and stability on the peninsula.

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