In remarks at the end of the Beijing talks, Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo said ensuring peace and security on the Korean peninsula is "critical" and urged the parties to "calmly and properly handle the issue and avoid escalation of tension."

VOA: standard.2010.05.25

The reclusive communist country also expressed such openness to talks last month after Kim met with Chinese special envoy Dai Bingguo.

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