In 2016 , right after the North Korean nuclear test in January tensions between China and North Korea have further grown , the reaction of China was , " We strongly urge the DPRK side to remain committed to its denuclearization commitment , and stop taking any actions that would make the situation worse , " spokesperson Hua Chunying said . On 24 February 2016 the United States and China introduced new sanctions against the North Korean regime conducted within the United Nations context
North Korean nuclear test in January
January 2016 North Korean nuclear test
China–North Korea relations