Xi says China backs North Korea's efforts to solve Korean Peninsula issue - Rodong Sinmun

FILE PHOTO: Chinese President Xi Jinping attends a meeting with Brazilian Vice President Hamilton Mourao (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 24, 2019. REUTERS/Florence Lo/Pool - Copyright FLORENCE LO(Reuters)

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Published on 19/06/2019 - 02:02•Updated 25/04/2024 - 23:51

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SEOUL (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping said that China supports North Korea's "correct direction" in resolving the issue of the Korean peninsula politically, according to North Korean state newspaper Rodong Sinmun on Wednesday.

In an front page Rodong Sinmun op-ed, Xi said that "we will actively contribute to peace, stability, development and prosperity in the region by strengthening communication and coordination with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea," according to the newspaper. The Democratic People's Republic of Korea is North Korea's official name.