China has repeated its calls against acts that may escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula, as concerns mount over a possible nuclear test by North Korea this week.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang reissued the warning on Monday during a regular news briefing in response to a question about how Beijing would react if North Korea conducts its sixth nuclear test on Tuesday.

The spokesman reaffirmed Beijing’s stance that the present state of Korean affairs is highly complex and sensitive.

He said they strongly urge relevant parties to remain calm, cool-headed and avoid acts that escalate tensions in the region, while also underlining that North Korea’s use of missiles and nuclear weapons is strictly banned by UN Security Council resolutions.

There are speculations Pyongyang may conduct a nuclear test or launch a long-range missile as the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier is expected to arrive in waters near the Korean Peninsula around Tuesday. 

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