China criticises U.S. anti-missile North Korea plan

BEIJING (Reuters) - China said on Monday U.S. plans to bolster missile defences in response to provocations by North Korea would only intensify antagonism, and urged Washington to act prudently. "The anti-missile issue has a direct bearing on global and regional balance and stability. It also concerns mutual strategic interests between countries," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei told a daily news briefing. U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced plans on Friday to bolster U.S. ...