Beijing seeks diplomacy for ROK-DPRK tensions

BEIJING - China said on Tuesday that it believed all parties will seriously consider its proposal for an emergency meeting by representatives of the Six-Party Talks, urging the relevant sides to resolve their respective concerns in the framework of the multi-lateral dialogue.

Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said it is extremely urgent to bring issues involving the Korean Peninsula back to the negotiating table.

"It is in the interests of all sides - and is the expectation of the international community," Hong said during a regular news briefing.