Since the two chief weapons inspectors say they need more time for the weapons inspections, I think that's reasonable,

We think that this a very dangerous step on the road to split the country.

We do not think there is an issue of refugees between China and North Korea

We think it violates the international maritime law and we have made several representations to the U.S. side,

China hopes all sides will deepen their discussions based on previously reached agreements, including to resolve the crisis peacefully through dialogue and reaching the final goal of a nuclear freed Korean Peninsula.

The entire process of the trial in this case also was conducted in strict legal compliance, and the rights and interests of the defendant was protected in accordance with Chinese laws and regulations.