Beijing has long argued that along with denuclearizing the country it also intends to preserve peace and stability there, and Chinese leaders are likely to reject any proposals for military action.

• 北京长期以来声称，除了使这个国家无核化以外还要保持该地区的和平稳定，中国领导人很有可能会拒绝任何采取军事行动的建议。