China works to ease tension over satellite launch in DPRK

Pyongyang's plan sparks concern over long-range missile program

China is continuing efforts to ease tension in the Korean Peninsula over the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's planned satellite launch next month, which has sparked widespread concern about the country's long-range missile technology.

China has conveyed its concerns over the launch and maintained close communication with the DPRK, the United States, the Republic of Korea, Japan and Russia, Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Luo Zhaohui said on Tuesday.