China watches closely after death of N.Korean leader's half-brother
Malaysian authorities are investigating
Kim Jong-Nam was mobbed by journalists during a 2007 visit to Beijing. PHOTO: AFP
BEIJING, CHINA:
China's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that it was closely watching developments following the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half-brother in Malaysia, after the South Korean government said it believed he was murdered.
Spokesman Geng Shuang told a daily news briefing in Beijing that he was aware of media reports and understood the Malaysian authorities were investigating.
China's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that it was closely watching developments following the death of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's half-brother in Malaysia, after the South Korean government said it believed he was murdered.
Spokesman Geng Shuang told a daily news briefing in Beijing that he was aware of media reports and understood the Malaysian authorities were investigating.