NEW YORK — China supports the UN Security Council to make further reaction to the latest nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), Premier Li Keqiang said in New York on Sept 19 while meeting with US President Barack Obama.

Meanwhile, China expects all relevant parties to refrain from any action that may lead to escalation of tensions, Premier Li said. Both Premier Li and Obama are in New York for high-level meetings of the UN General Assembly.