On August 17, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. A Bloomberg reporter asked a question. US President Trump said that he has instructed the Pentagon to drastically reduce joint military exercises between the US and South Korea. He said that the high cost of the exercises and his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un were the main reasons that contributed to this decision. Does China support the resumption of dialogue between the US and North Korea? “We have taken note of the reports.” Lin Jian said that maintaining peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and promoting a political settlement of the peninsula issue conforms to the common interests of all parties.

On August 17, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. A Bloomberg reporter asked a question. US President Trump said that he has instructed the Pentagon to drastically reduce joint military exercises between the US and South Korea. He said that the high cost of the exercises and his good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un were the main reasons that contributed to this decision. Does China support the resumption of dialogue between the US and North Korea? “We have taken note of the reports.” Lin Jian said that maintaining peace and stability on the Korean peninsula and promoting a political settlement of the peninsula issue conforms to the common interests of all parties.