Q: It is reported that the DPRK and the ROK agreed to hold a preparatory meeting ahead of high-level military talks on February 8 to discuss the level, timing and topics of the upcoming talks. How do you comment?

A: Attaching great importance to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula, China always holds and actively advocates that the relevant parties should resolve differences and seek reconciliation and cooperation through dialogue and consultation. We support and welcome any constructive effort conducive to that goal and hope the contact and talks between the North and South will produce positive results.