China urges countries to stay ‘calm’ after North Korea satellite launch

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China has asked countries to remain “calm and restrained” after North Korea said that it has successfully launched a spy satellite, sparking condemnation from countries like the US and South Korea. “All parties concerned should remain calm and restrained, look squarely at the crux of the problem, adhere to the general direction of a political settlement, and do more to help ease tensions,” foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a regular briefing when asked about the launch. On Tuesday, North Korea said it had placed its first spy satellite in orbit, vowing to add more in the future. The move...