As China increases its efforts to alleviate tensions arising from North Korea's nuclear weapons program, it is sending a high-ranking representative to the United States. Dai Bingguo, the Deputy Foreign Minister of China, is scheduled to meet today in Washington with Secretary of State Colin Powell. He previously visited North Korea and reportedly requested Pyongyang officials to participate in multilateral talks. Richard Boucher, the spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, stated on Thursday that the Bush administration is considering participating in another round of negotiations with Beijing and Pyongyang, although it still wants South Korea and Japan to be involved as well.
High-ranking Chinese Representative in the U.S. - 2003-07-17
China is sending Deputy Foreign Minister Dai Bingguo to the U.S. to discuss North Korea's nuclear program with Secretary of State Colin Powell. This meeting follows Dai's visit to North Korea, where he urged officials to join multilateral talks. The U.S. is contemplating further negotiations involving South Korea and Japan.
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📰 What Happened
China's Deputy Foreign Minister, Dai Bingguo, is visiting the U.S. to discuss North Korea's nuclear program with Secretary of State Colin Powell. This meeting follows Dai's urging of North Korean officials to engage in multilateral negotiations.
- Dai Bingguo previously visited North Korea to encourage participation in talks.
- The U.S. is considering further negotiations involving South Korea and Japan.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The North Korean nuclear program has been a significant concern for global security, prompting multilateral discussions involving key regional players.
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