The United Nations report has been in the works for years and was released Wednesday despite Chinese efforts to delay or block it.

Marc-Andre Blanchard wouldn't say whether Chinese anger over the Meng Wanzhou case could impact Canada's bid for a rotating seat on the UN Security Council.

China supports further United Nations action in response to North Korea's latest nuclear test but also wants to see renewed efforts to begin dialogue involving all sides, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Thursday.