China voices support for N.K. plan to send cheerleaders to Asiad

BEIJING, July 8 (Yonhap) -- China said Tuesday that it supports a decision by North Korea to send a cheering squad to the coming Asian Games in South Korea, urging both Seoul and Pyongyang to make "joint efforts" to promote peace and stability in the region.

North Korea announced Monday it will dispatch the squad to the Sept. 19-Oct. 4 Asian Games, while offering a fresh proposal for improved ties with South Korea. Seoul officials say they will make preparations to host the North Korean squad.