Continuity in DPRK policies expected

Chinese observers believe execution of leader's uncle won't have major influence on economic projects

Beijing said on Monday that it is keeping watch on Pyongyang and hopes there won't be a "major change" in the latter's policies, as the sudden execution of the country's powerful No 2 in command has brought fear of instability to the region.

Pyongyang assured its neighbor on Monday that its economic policies will not change despite the dramatic case of Jang Song-thaek, who has been labeled by foreign media as the top official driving the direction of the economy.