China Wary of Weapons Searches of NK ships by US: "China had enacted a series of laws designed to stem the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and, referring to North Korea, said 'we do not make exceptions.' However, he said his government was uncomfortable with the Proliferation Security Initiative because, in addition to other things, the techniques that might be used to board ships and inspect cargo could prompt a military confrontation. North Korea has warned that it would view any such behavior as an act of war."

China Wary of Weapons Searches of NK ships by US: "China had enacted a series of laws designed to stem the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and, referring to North Korea, said 'we do not make exceptions.' However, he said his government was uncomfortable with the Proliferation Security Initiative because, in addition to other things, the techniques that might be used to board ships and inspect cargo could prompt a military confrontation. North Korea has warned that it would view any such behavior as an act of war."