Call for calm in business dispute with Pyongyang

Beijing hopes to work with Pyongyang to resolve any problems arising from economic cooperation, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said in response to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's negative comments about a Chinese company.

Speaking at a regular news briefing, Hong said China encourages enterprises to make contributions toward trade and economic cooperation with the DPRK.

"The Chinese government continues to support Chinese enterprises to invest in the DPRK and contribute to economic and trade cooperation between the two nations," Hong said.