The United Nations Security Council unanimously adopt a resolution imposing sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) for its recent nuclear test at the UN headquarters in New York, Oct. 14, 2006. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery >>>

    UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Security Council on Saturday unanimously adopted a resolution imposing sanctions against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)for its recent nuclear test.

    The resolution, co-sponsored by the United States and eight other nations, condemns the nuclear test proclaimed by the DPRK, demands that the DPRK eliminate its nuclear weapons and nuclear programs, and imposes sanctions on the DPRK in spheres related to its nuclear, ballistic missiles and weapons of mass destruction.

    The resolution also welcomes and encourages further efforts by all states concerned to intensify their diplomatic efforts, refrain from any actions that might aggravate tension and to facilitate the early resumption of the Six-Party Talks.

Chinese Permanent Representative to the United Nations Wang Guangya (front) addresses the United Nations Security Council at the UN headquarters in New York, Oct. 14, 2006. (Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery >>>

    Explaining China's position after the vote, Wang Guangya, Chinese Permanent Representative to the UN, said that China supports the Security Council in making a firm and appropriate response, and that China believes the act of the Security Council should both indicate the firm position of the international community and help create enabling conditions for the final peaceful solution to the DPRK's nuclear issues through dialogue.

    But he stressed that sanction itself is not the end, noting the resolution makes it clear that the Security Council will suspend or lift sanctions against DPRK if it complies with the relevant requests of the resolution. He also voiced China's reservation over the practice of inspecting cargo to and from the DPRK.

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    China strongly urges the countries concerned to adopt a prudent and responsible attitude in this regard and refrain from taking any provocative steps that may intensify the tension, he added.

    Despite some negative development of DPRK's nuclear test, China's policies on the issue remain unchanged, he said.

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