North Korea: Beijing locals weigh in as China warns Donald Trump not to ‘play with fire’

People in the streets of Beijing urge both North Korea and the US to stop the nuclear threats and find a peaceful solution.

China has consistently called for careful dialogue and negotiation to defuse the nuclear standoff between North Korea and the United States.

Key points:

• China says it will oppose any attempt at regime change in North Korea but will remain neutral if the nation strikes America first
• China is increasingly frustrated with US calls for it to do more
• Locals in Beijing express their fear and frustrations as tensions escalate between the US and North Korea

China has again reiterated its calls for calm and has warned US President Donald Trump not to “play with fire” as the war of words intensifies.

China’s state-run media has clarified the nation’s position on any potential conflict.

In an editorial published by the Communist Party-run Global Times, the Communist Party said it will oppose any attempt at regime change in North Korea but will remain neutral if North Korea strikes America first.

Source: North Korea: Beijing locals weigh in as China warns Donald Trump not to ‘play with fire’ – ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)