The Chinese government does not “hold the key” to resolving the issue of North Korea’s nuclear and missile programs, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, urging others to end the “China responsibility” approach to DPRK provocations.

Speaking to press as part of a regular briefing, spokesperson Geng Shuang argued that consensus in the international community was the only way North Korea would be convinced to relinquish its nuclear program.

“To ease the situation and solve the problem, other parties should also strive for the shared goal,” Geng said. “It won’t help to absolve oneself of responsibility, or kick down