Tensions Are Still High On The Korean Peninsula

China Says It Expects Meeting of U.S, Japan, South Korea to Ease Tensions -- Blomberg

China expects a meeting of officials from the U.S., Japan and South Korea scheduled for Dec. 6 to ease tensions and promote dialogue on the Korean peninsula, said Jiang Yu, a Foreign Ministry spokeswoman.

China will keep “close watch” on the meeting and expects the three nations to take regional peace and stability into account, Jiang said in a statement posted on the ministry’s website today. China hopes the countries will give “positive consideration” of its proposal to solve the issue, Jiang said.

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More News On The Crisis On The Korean Peninsula

IAEA worried about North Korea, U.S. suspects more sites -- Reuters
UN atomic watchdog has 'great concern' over N.Korea -- AFP
U.N. atom chief has "great concern" over North Korea -- Reuters

China refutes criticisms on efforts for emergency six-party consultations -- Xinhuanet
China: Criticism for talks proposal unfair -- CNN
China criticizes military drills, pushes for talks on North Korea -- The Hindu

Japan, U.S. to begin biggest-ever military exercises on Friday -- The Hindu
China condemns US-Japan exercises -- Financial Times
China lashes out at US and Japan -- Sydney Morning Herald
UN censure of N. Korea stalls as China balks -- Boston.com
Chinese relationship with North Korea 'has withstood tempests' -- The Guardian

U.S. Again Nudges China On North Korea -- Wall Street Journal
Mullen: China must do more to end North Korea's 'reckless behavior' -- CNN

South Korea was 'warned of attack' on Yeongpyeong Island -- The Australian
South Korea Readies for Artillery Drills on Disputed Sea Border -- Bloomberg
Most shells failed to hit their target in the North -- Joong Ang Daily

Maneuvering a message to N. Korea -- Politico