Xi voiced hope that the talks will lead to \u201csubstantial progress\u201d in the denuclearisation of the Korean peninsula and toward the normalisation of relations between the countries involved.<\/p>\n
The peninsula faces \u201can important opportunity for easing tension\u201d and called on all sides to be \u201cpatient and cautious\u201d, the Chinese leader said.<\/p>\n
Xi said China is willing to work with the international community to promote Beijing\u2019s \u201cdual-track approach\u201d along with \u201chelpful proposals from all sides\u201d.<\/p>\n
China has called for a \u201cdual-track\u201d of committing to denuclearisation while establishing a peace mechanism. It has also proposed a \u201csuspension-for-suspension\u201d plan in which the United States, South Korea and Japan freeze military drills in return for North Korea halting its nuclear and missile tests.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs long as all parties can focus on the fundamental goal of denuclearisation, peace and stability, the Korean peninsula will finally usher in the spring, when ice will thaw and flowers will bloom,\u201d Xi said.<\/p>\n