Q: First, some countries already began discussions on possible sanctions against the DPRK if it goes ahead with its satellite launch. What is China's comment? Second, will the DPRK's decision to launch a satellite make it difficult for China to uphold peace in Northeast Asia?
A: On the first question, under the current circumstances, any measures taken must be conducive to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. We hope all parties concerned can exercise calmness in order to avoid further escalation of the situation.
On the second question, the Chinese side is ready to continue close communication and coordination with other parties and make active efforts to properly handle the current situation and uphold peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula and the region.
Q: US President Barack Obama said recently that it should be made clear to the Bashar regime that the use of chemical weapons would be unacceptable. The Syrian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on the same day that the Syrian side would not use chemical weapons on its people under any circumstances. What is China's comment?
A: China always stands for the complete prohibition and thorough destruction of weapons of mass destruction, supports the purposes and goals of the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction (CWC), opposes the development and use of chemical weapons, and stands for increasing the universality of the CWC in a comprehensive manner.
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