China will continue its efforts to realize the goal of a
nuclear-free Korean Peninsula through dialogue in a peaceful
manner, China's top political advisor Jia Qinglin said
yesterday.
Jia, chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative
Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, made the remarks during
talks with Kim Soo-han, former speaker of the South Korean National
Assembly.
China and South Korea have widened exchanges and cooperation in
politics, economy, culture and security since the two nations
established diplomatic ties in 1992, Jia said, adding that China
would like to join efforts with South Korea to deepen mutual
understanding and cooperation to boost an all-around
partnership.
Kim said that South Korea and China enjoy high-level exchanges,
considerable trade volume and stable bilateral ties, which carries
significant meaning for peace in Northeast Asia.
Besides Beijing, Kim, as guest of the Chinese People's Institute
of Foreign Affairs, will also visit east China's Shandong Province
from today.
(Xinhua News Agency September 12, 2006)
