China’s Wang: Hopes US-North Korea summit can avoid 'disruptive factors'

Wang Yi, a State Councilor and China’s Foreign Minister said on Tuesday that China hopes that the leaders of North Korea and the US avoid “disruptive factors” when they hold a planned meeting in May, Reuters reports.

Key Quotes:

“China hopes all sides can cherish this hard to come by the situation, maintain the momentum of contact and dialogue, and create conditions to smoothly restart dialogue.” 

“But historical experience tells us that at the moment of easing of the situation on the peninsula and as first light dawns on peace and dialogue, frequently all manner of disruptive factors emerge.”

“So we call on all sides to maintain focus, eliminate interference, and firmly follow the correct path of dialogue and negotiation.”