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Liu Jieyi (Front) http://www.ottawasenatorsteamstore.com/adidas-alexandre-burrows-jersey , China's permanent representative to the United Nations, addresses a United Nations Security Council emergency meeting on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)'s nuclear test at the UN headquarters in New York, on Sept. 4, 2017. Several members of the U.N. Security Council have demanded firm reaction to the latest nuclear test by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK). (XinhuaLi Muzi)
UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese envoy to the United Nations on Monday condemned the latest nuclear test by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) and urged the country to return to dialogue.


"The Chinese government resolutely opposes and strongly condemns the nuclear test of the DPRK in violation of UN Security Council resolutions," said Liu Jieyi, China's permanent representative to the United Nations.


"We strongly urge the DPRK to face up squarely to the firm will of the international community on the issue of the de-nuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and earnestly abide by the relevant council resolutions, stop taking actions that will deteriorate the situation and are not in line with its interests either, and truly return to the track of solving the issue through dialogue," he told an emergency meeting of the Security Council.


The situation on the Korean Peninsula is falling into a vicious circle, he warned. "The issue must be resolved peacefully. China will never allow chaos and war on the peninsula," said the Chinese envoy.


The parties concerned must strengthen their sense of urgency and take practical measures to ease the situation, restart dialogue and negotiations and prevent further deterioration of the situation, he said.


China's proposal of a two-track approach, which promotes the de-nuclearization of the peninsula and the establishment of a peace mechanism in parallel; and the suspension-for-suspension initiative, which calls on the DPRK to suspend its nuclear and missile activities and the United States and South Korea to suspend their joint military exercises; and the step-by-step concept from Russia, are the basis of a roadmap proposed by China and Russia, he said.


The joint proposal is practical and feasible as it is aimed at addressing the most urgent security concerns of the parties concerned, easing tension as early as possible. "We hope the parties concerned will seriously consider it and actively respond to it."


China called upon the international community to fully and comprehensively implement the relevant Security Council resolutions, firmly pushing forward the de-nuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and maintaining peace and stability in the region.




CAPE TOWN, July 30(Xinhua) -- The following are news highlights in South African major media outlets on Sunday.


-- Economic Freedom Fighter (EFF) leader Julius Malema said on Saturday that if National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete does not allow a secret ballot on a vote of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma, his party will head to the court.(South African Broadcasting Corporation)


-- The Stadium Management South Africa (SMSA) has expressed its condolences to the families of two people who died in a stampede at the Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates. (News24)


-- An investigation is underway following a stampede at FNB Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg, in which two people were killed and several others wounded.


The incident took place during a match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs.(Eyewitness News)


Military parade held to mark PLA 90th birthday


Troops prepare for military parade at Zhurihe training base in N China


Pujiang Country Park in Shanghai opens to public for trial run


Int'l Army Games 2017 kicks off in Moscow, Russia


Annual maximum peak of Hukou Waterfall seen due to heavy rainfall


Blossoming lotus flowers in China's Anhui


High-rise building fire drill held in S China


Aerial view of alpine meadow in China's Fujian




ROME， Nov.4 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese musical manager and educator has received a honorary degree in the University of Turin for his education activities in China regarding the opera， particularly the Italian opera.


The honorary degree， Doctor of Languages and Civilizations of Asia and Africa， was given on Thursday by the University of Turin to Chen Ping， President of China's National Center for the Performing Arts (NCPA).


According to the organizers， Chen contributed to developing collaborative and exchange relations with the most important lyric theaters in the world and with leading Italian and international artists.


"This honor really represents the symbol of new friendly relations between Italy and China. I experienced a very important and unforgettable moment of my life here，" Chen told Xinhua on Friday.


Born in 1954， Chen holds a MBA degree in China. He became the first President of the National Center for the Performing Arts， since its opening in December 2007.


During the degree-awarding ceremony in the University of Turin， Chen showed a clip of a special version of Turandot， the well-known Italian opera， which attracted many university students and professors.


The video shown on the occasion was part of the Turandot composed by the NCPA， which features a conclusion written by a Chinese composer.


Stefania Stafutti， Director of the Italian Cultural Institute in Beijing and professor of the University of Turin， said Chen has been an important figure in the dialogue between the Chinese and Italian cultures.


According to Stafutti，the NCPA president combines the best expressions of the performing arts with the best of the local tradition.


"With an activity whose importance is recognized and highly appreciated by operators in the sector at.