(woman 2) how about a plaque? i have to drop this. my arm's getting really tired. unlimited on verizon. 4 lines, just $45 per line. council today discussed north korea's ballast lick missile launch after condemning the launch in a statement. it was a big focus at the first state department briefing under the trump administration. >> we are very concerned with the escalation, the continuing testing and augmenting of its weapons program. it's of great concern. and it's getting to the point where we need to do -- we do need to look at other alternatives. >> now, we hear china is suggesting that north korea suspend its nuclear and military activities. but in change for what? you just don't ask nicely and they stop, right? cnn international tornt alexandra field joins us live from seoul. tell us about the china angle. >> hey there, christine, yeah,