China, North Korea, testing hydrogen bomb
"China is steadfast in its position that the Korean Peninsula should be denuclearized and nuclear proliferation should be prevented to maintain peace and stability in Northeast Asia," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying announced at a press briefing as quoted as saying by Xinhua.
"We strongly urge the DPRK to honor its commitment to denuclearization, and to cease any action that may deteriorate the situation," Hua said.
North Korea claimed that it has successfully tested a hydrogen bomb.
North Korea made the announcement after a 5.1 magnitude earthquake was detected close to nuclear test site.
According to USGS website, an earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter Scale hit North Korea with the epicentre being 19 kms east-north-east of North Korea's Sungjibaegam town.
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