China urges US ‘flexibility’ with North Korea amid Washington anger at UN ‘silence’

After refusing to sign a statement condemning North Korea's latest missile tests, China called for US to create attractive and practical' solutions

China's ambassador to the UN has called on the United States to be more flexible in its dealings with North Korea, as Beijing joined others in refusing to sign a US-drafted security council joint statement condemning Pyongyang's missile launches.

Kim Jong-un's regime conducted an unprecedented seven weapons tests in January, including launching its most powerful missile since 2017 as it hinted it could restart long-range and nuclear testing.