The North Korean leadership attacked the authorities of China, friendly to it, for the fact that Beijing allegedly danced to the tune of the United States. The corresponding statement was distributed by the Central Telegraph Agency of Korea (CTC). In response, Chinese officials tried to reduce tension, saying that they favor the development of friendly cooperation with Pyongyang.

North Korean officials have expressed dissatisfaction with the fact that China is making concessions to the US in matters of relations with the DPRK and requires Kim Jong Ne to halt the development of nuclear and missile programs. The Chinese recalled the recent speech of Foreign Minister Wang Yi who, at a meeting of the UN Security Council, called for adherence to the idea of ??denuclearization of the Korean peninsula.

The Chinese pressure on the DPRK under the influence of the US position in Pyongyang was called a reckless act to undermine the tradition of friendship between the two countries. However, as noted in the statement of the KTAC, nothing will shake the determination of North Korea. "The DPRK will never ask for the maintenance of friendship with China, risking its nuclear program, which is dear to her, like her own life," the message says..

Pyongyang believes that the North Korean regime for many years served as a kind of buffer between Beijing and Washington after the Korean War in the 1950s. The followers of the Juche idea "contributed to the protection of China's peace and security," so the ally must "thank the DPRK for this".

"China should no longer try to feel the limits of patience of the DPRK. China should have thought about the serious consequences that would entail its rash act of destroying relations between the DPRK and the PRC, "warned in the CPAC.

In response, official Beijing said that it still stands for strengthening friendship and cooperation with North Korea. "Our position on the nuclear issue of the Korean peninsula is clear and consistent. The Chinese position on the development of good-neighborliness and friendly cooperation with the DPRK is also consistent and clear. For many years we have maintained an objective and fair position, we are defining and resolving relevant issues in accordance with their importance, "said the representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, Geng Shuang (quoted by RIA Novosti)..

The official expressed the hope that all parties interested in normalizing the situation on the Korean peninsula will be able to show responsibility and contribute to peace and stability in the region.

Recently, the Chinese authorities have noticeably changed their attitude towards North Korea. The United States and Japan have long demanded that the Celestial Empire more actively influence Pyongyang in order to achieve the cessation of nuclear and missile developments. However, the PRC took the position of an intermediary and did not stand on either side.

However, after the DPRK authorities launched another launches of ballistic missiles and conducted nuclear tests, Beijing made a series of harsh statements, pointing out that testing 100 kilometers from the border of the two countries poses a threat to the security of the region. China threatened to interrupt fuel supplies to North Korea, and in case of a repeat of nuclear tests - to unilaterally launch full-scale sanctions against the DPRK.