Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao reiterated in Beijing on June 28 that persons who illegally cross the border from the People's Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK) are not refugees, noting that the convention on refugee is not adapted to those people.

Liu made the remark at a press conference in response to a reporter's question on persons who illegally cross the DPRK-China border.

He said China's position on the issue is very clear, pledging that China will handle the issue in accordance with China's laws, international laws and humanitarian principles to maintain the peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.

"The facts have proved that China's methods on the issue is proper and effective," Liu added.

Source: Xinhua