Beijing, Shaban 05, 1439, April 21, 2018, SPA -- China welcomed yesterday North Korea's decision to halt nuclear tests and ballistic missiles, saying it would contribute to promoting nuclear disarmament in the region. "China supports decision to halt nuclear testing and focus on developing the economy and improving the people's living standards would further ease the situation on the Korean Peninsula and promote nuclear disarmament and efforts to reach a political settlement., Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said in a statement. --SPA 11:56 LOCAL TIME 08:56 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w673466