China calls on all sides to avoid provocations on the Korean peninsula

BEIJING, Oct 11 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday urged all sides to exercise restraint over the North Korea issue after the U.S. military flew two Air Force B-1B Lancer bombers over the Korean peninsula in a show of force.

Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying made the comment at a regular press briefing, adding that all sides should avoid provoking each other. (Reporting by Christian Shepherd; Writing by Michael Martina; Editing by Nick Macfie)