China backs stronger DPRK sanctions

China supports a new and stronger United Nations Security Council sanctions resolution against the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, a senior diplomat was quoted by the Xinhua News Agency as saying on Tuesday.

Vice-Foreign Minister Zhang Yesui made the remark after talks with ROK First Vice-Foreign Minister Lim Sung-nam in Seoul, Xinhua reported.

But Zhang stressed that a fundamental solution should be sought through dialogue and negotiations.