Q: The Spokesperson of the DPRK Foreign Ministry issued a statement on July 15, confirming that the Yongbyon nuclear facilities have been shut down. What's China's response?

A: China welcomes the shutting down of the Yongbyon nuclear facilities by the DPRK. We hope all parties concerned could make joint efforts and fulfill their respective commitment in real earnest so as to implement the February 13 Joint Document in a comprehensive and balanced manner at an early date.