US Encouraged by Chinese Frustration with North Korea

North Korea’s drone, new ballistic missile on display during mass militar parade in Pyongyang

Washington, 23 Rajab 1438/20 April 2017 (MINA) – Following remarks by the Chinese president’s spokesperson that North Korea has been a source of “frustration” for Beijing, the US said Wednesday it is “encouraging… to see them heading in this direction,” KUNA reported.

China has long been North Korea’s largest and strongest ally.

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer told reporters that President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Florida two weeks ago “is clearly showing some positive signs.”

“I think it’s encouraging to see China continue to move forward and join us in this effort to control North Korea,” he said.

“China continues to have both economic and political influence over [North Korea].”

He added: “I think it’s a very positive sign to see them play a larger and larger role. I think it is in everybody’s interest to contain North Korea’s actions.” (T/RS5/RS1)

Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)