China urges restraint of all sides on Korean peninsular

The tense situation on the Korean peninsular has intensified after the US flew a B-52 bomber over South Korea on Sunday in a show of force. The Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman on Monday reacted to the incident, urging restraints on all sides.

"Safeguarding the peace and stability of northeast Asia accords with our mutual interests. We hope all sides can maintain restraint and proceed calmly and cautiously in order to avoid escalating the tensions," said Hong Lei, foreign ministry spokesman.