China has expressed strong opposition to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea's latest nuclear test, saying the event has increased tensions and is not conducive to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula.

"China urges the DPRK not to take any more action that could exacerbate tensions, and to return to the correct path of denuclearization as soon as possible," Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Zhang Yesui told Ji Jae-ryong, the DPRK's ambassador to China Saturday.

In the meeting, Zhang reaffirmed China's position on the peninsula, which is to realize denuclearization, maintain regional peace and stability, and resolve problems through dialogue and consultation.