The U. S. Navy’s top officer asked his Chinese counterpart to exert influence on North Korea to help rein in its advancing nuclear and missile programs, a U
WASHINGTON – The U. S. Navy’s top officer asked his Chinese counterpart to exert influence on North Korea to help rein in its advancing nuclear and missile programs, a U. S. official said on Thursday.
Chief of U. S. Naval Operations Adm. John Richardson spoke with his Chinese counterpart, Vice Adm. Shen Jinlong, via a video teleconference.
“Richardson voiced his concern about the nuclear and missile programs and emphasized that China should use its unique influence over North Korea, ” said the official, speaking on condition of anonymity.
The call lasted for an hour and the two talked about the need to “work together to address the provocative and unacceptable military behavior by North Korea, ” the U. S. Navy said in a statement.
Last month U. S. President Donald Trump said Chinese efforts to persuade North Korea had failed.
