China, Russia reject N Korea resolution [View All]

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http://www.theage.com.au/news/World/China-Russia-reject-N-Korea-resolution/2006/07/11/1152383715975.html

China, backed by Russia, has submitted its own draft UN Security Council statement on North Korea, fearing a resolution imposing sanctions might be used to lay the groundwork for future military action.

But the United States, Britain and Japan opposed the statement as the security council put off action to allow a high-level Chinese delegation to talk to Pyongyang.

China's UN ambassador Wang Guangya told reporters after another round of council consultations that a resolution branding North Korea a threat to international peace and security "could be used by member states to take actions which could make the situation even worse".

Asked if he meant military action, Wang said "certainly."