China urges responsible approach to UN sanctions

China's ambassador to the United Nations urged the UN Security Council on Monday to adopt a prudent and responsible approach to sanctions, while raising the issue of sanctions imposed on the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and unilateral sanctions.

Zhang Jun, China's top envoy to the UN, made the remarks at a Security Council debate on general issues relating to sanctions.

"We need to consider in all seriousness how to take steps to improve the design and implementation of the council sanctions to minimize their adverse impact," he said.