" He suggested countries with actual influence on the DPRK conduct high-level consultation and strengthen dialogue with Pyongyang so as to find a sensible way to deal with the situation

Instead, it should do more to find effective ways to resume dialogue and negotiations, Cui said

China has set 2020 as the target year to complete the building of a "moderately prosperous society," which requires the eradication of poverty

TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering calling a snap election for as early as next month to take advantage of his improved approval ratings and disarray in the main opposition party, government and ruling party sources said on Sunday

"At the peak, I had 21 relatives living here, and there are still 12 of them now," Cho said