China voices concern over aviation safety China on Thursday said it attaches great importance to the safety of civil aviation and the relevant country should follow international practice to ensure the security of civilian facilities in airspace and maritime space. Foreign ministry spokesman Qin Gang made the remarks at a regular press briefing in response to reports that North Korea had launched rockets into airways. South Korea has reportedly claimed the Norths artillery launch on Tuesday happened minutes before a Chinese commercial plane crossed the same area. Qin said no specific matters related to Chinas civil aviation safety were reported on Tuesday. But we will check the situation with relevant parties and express our concern which is necessary. If any country is to hold training or exercises, it should take measures in accordance with international practice to ensure the safety of civil facilities in relevant airspace and maritime space, Qin said.
Posted on: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 13:46:07 +0000
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