Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations. (File photo: VNA)

Geng told the Security Council briefing on the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue that in order to fundamentally resolve the question of the Peninsula, it is necessary to realize the transition from the armistice to a peace mechanism, which China has been calling for and actively working for for many years.

The persistent tension and intensifying confrontation on the Peninsula is deeply disturbing to China, he said, adding that a peaceful and stable Korean Peninsula serves the common interests of the countries in the region and the common expectations of the international community. 

Geng reiterated China’s call on all parties concerned to act in the interest of maintaining regional peace and stability, resolve the difference properly, and move towards the same goals, so as to make joint efforts to promote a political settlement of the Peninsula’s issue.