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Nuclear Test Not Welcomed By China

April 25 2012

North Korea

A top Chinese official has made comments that seem to urge North Korea not to carry out a nuclear test, Reuters reports.

North Korea is widely believed to be almost done with preparations for a third nuclear test. Previous tests were held in 2006 and 2009.

"China will oppose anything which might jeopardize peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and in Northeast Asia, as this would damage China's national security interests and the interests of the relevant parties as...

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