Latest: China 'seriously concerned' about latest North Korea missile launch

Latest: China's foreign ministry said the country is "seriously concerned about and opposed to" North Korea's latest missile test.

Update - 10.55am: China's foreign ministry said the country is "seriously concerned about and opposed to" North Korea's latest missile test.

Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said that China "strongly urges" the North to abide by Security Council resolutions and cease actions that might escalate tensions.