China, US exchange views ahead of Obama's visit(2)

The US is willing to work with China to enhance communication, dialogue and cooperation despite their differences and divergences, thus enriching the content of building a new model of major-country relations, he said.

The top US diplomat said Obama attaches great importance to his China visit, and hopes to take advantage of this important opportunity to discuss with Xi the ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. And the US side is willing to coordinate with China to make the upcoming APEC summit a success.

DISCUSSIONS ON HOT ISSUES

During their talks, Yang and Kerry also exchanged views on the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, as well as other regional and international hot issues of common concern, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang.

The state councilor reiterated China's "clear, determined and consistent position" that realizing denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, maintaining its peace and stability, and resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation "are in the common interest of all related parties, including China and the United States," Qin said after the talks.

Yang said China hopes that all relevant parties will continue making efforts in the same direction and seize the opportunity to ease the tense situation on the peninsula, so as to pave the way for reviving the stalled six-party talks.

On the Iranian nuclear talks, he said it will benefit all related parties if the issue is properly resolved.

Noting that the talks have entered a crucial stage, Yang urged all parties involved to give a full play to their wisdom and creativity by seeking common ground while setting aside differences in order to reach as early as possible a fair, balanced and win-win agreement, which will take care of each other's concerns, through equal consultations.

On the issue of counterterrorism, he said China is firmly against all forms of terrorism and is willing to conduct exchanges and cooperation with the international community including the United States in the area of fighting terrorism.

At the same time, Yang stressed that China has been consistent in its position that fighting terrorism should be based on the United Nations Charter and the basic norms governing international relations, respect for national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and a comprehensive strategy that will tackle the roots of terrorism.

On cooperation in fighting the Ebola epidemic, he noted that the deadly virus, which continues to spread in West Africa, has become a threat to the public health and requires concerted efforts by the international community.

China and the United States have their respective advantages in fighting Ebola, he said, adding that China is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with the US as well as the international community to help affected African countries.

The Chinese government has been closely following the development of the epidemic, and has provided assistance to affected African countries and relative international organizations, Yang noted.

China will continue to support and provide assistance to West Africa in its fight against Ebola, in accordance with the development of the epidemic and the need of the affected countries.