China, US in talks on meeting between presidents
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IN-DEPTH DISCUSSION ON KOREAN PENINSULA NUCLEAR ISSUE
Tillerson's visit came at a time when the crisis on the Korean Peninsula was aggravated by the recent test firing of missiles by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), so far the most substantial reaction to the Seoul-Washington military exercises, and the controversial U.S. deployment of the THAAD anti-missile systems in the Republic of Korea (ROK).
Wang said that he had "an in-depth discussion" with Tillerson on the Korean Pensinular nuclear issue and "reached consensus on the general direction" in their talks.
The situation on the Korean Peninsula is now at a new crossroad, Wang said when meeting the press together with Tillerson.
It would either escalate and finally lead to conflicts or have a breakthrough to resume negotiations and bring the nuclear issue back onto the track of dialogue, Wang said.
"We hope that all concerned parties, including the United States, would be cool-headed and make wise choices," he said.
Wang said both countries firmly support the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and pledge a comprehensive and strict implementation of relevant UN Security Council resolutions, Wang said.
"We both hope to find ways to resume talks and will not give up any efforts committed to realizing peace," he added.
Wang said China would like to continue the dialogue on the issue with the United States, as this is an important area of cooperation between the two countries.
Tillerson told reporters that during the talks with Wang, they share a common view that tensions on the peninsula are quite high right now and that things have reached a rather dangerous level.
"We have committed ourselves to doing everything we can to prevent any type of conflict from breaking out," Tillerson told reporters.
During the meeting, Wang reiterated China's opposition to the deployment of the THAAD in the ROK.
Also on Saturday, Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi met with Tillerson, the second meeting between the two within one month as Yang visited Washington D.C. late February.
Tillerson arrived in Beijing on Saturday from Seoul. This is his first official Asian tour which began on Wednesday and also took him to Japan.
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