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China’s Xi urged Trump to ease N. Korea sanctions in ‘timely fashion’ – Beijing | China’s Xi urged Trump to ease N. Korea sanctions in ‘timely fashion’ – Beijing |
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Chinese President Xi Jinping urged US President Donald Trump to “show flexibility” towards North Korea at the G20 summit last week, according to China’s foreign minister. | Chinese President Xi Jinping urged US President Donald Trump to “show flexibility” towards North Korea at the G20 summit last week, according to China’s foreign minister. |
Wang Yi said on Tuesday that Xi “pushed for the US to show flexibility and meet [North Korea] halfway, including the timely easing of sanctions” and finding a solution to each other’s concerns through dialogue, AFP reports. | |
Xi visited North Korea prior to meeting Trump at the G20 in Japan on Saturday. Trump met North Korean leader Kim Jong-un the next day at the Demilitarized Zone dividing North and South Korea. | Xi visited North Korea prior to meeting Trump at the G20 in Japan on Saturday. Trump met North Korean leader Kim Jong-un the next day at the Demilitarized Zone dividing North and South Korea. |
Beijing and Pyongyang have worked to improve relations in the past year after they deteriorated as China backed a series of UN sanctions against its Cold War-era ally over its nuclear activities. | Beijing and Pyongyang have worked to improve relations in the past year after they deteriorated as China backed a series of UN sanctions against its Cold War-era ally over its nuclear activities. |
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