"Only if all sides bear their due responsibilities, can the peninsula nuclear issue be truly resolved and peace and stability restored to the region

"It's irresponsible and unhelpful for the settlement of the issue to unjustly blame others and shirk responsibilities in any form," she added

By comparing these figures, Pew seems to suggest that China and the US are engaging in a popularity contest in the Philippines

"We are fully prepared to implement all the Security Council resolutions, no more, no less," Cui said, adding that China expects other relevant parties to do the same

"I think that serious consultations will be held at the international level, and the international community will in fact come up with options that will seriously impact the DPRK," he said