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(9 Jan 2003) 1. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue, entering press conference 2. Cutaway press 3. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Zhang Qiyue, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman: (Question: What is China's comment on the US suggestion about having dialogues with DPRK (North Korea)?) "China appreciates the American position of solving the nuclear issue through talks. We hope that the US side can start talks with DPRK with a flexible attitude because only through talks can the tense situation on the Korean Peninsula be relaxed, the peace on the peninsula be maintained and non-nuclearisation status on the Peninsula be achieved. This is conducive to the peace, stability and development of northeast Asia - as well as suits the interests of all nations, including the United States." 4. Cutaway journalist 5. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Zhang Qiyue, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman: (Question: What kind of concrete work has China done and is currently doing on this issue? Is it conducted in Pyongyang or Beijing and on what kind of level?) "China keeps frequent contact consultations with North Korea and other concerned parties on this issue. Of course, some of the these activities are secret, diplomatic activities and include many aspects. What I can tell you is that we have frequent contacts and consultation with all the parties concerned." 6. Various cutaways press 7. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Zhang Qiyue, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman: (Question: (US Secretary of State Colin) Powell talked with the Chinese foreign minister, Tang Jiaxuan, this morning, did they talk about the Peninsular issue?" "Tang emphasised that the most urgent thing is to avoid the situation there worsening and to break the stalemate between the United States and DPRK. Tang said that fortunately, the United States, the DPRK and all parties concerned all held to settle this issue through dialogue. Tang also introduced China's stance on this issue." 8. Cutaway journalist 9. Wide shot press conference 10. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Zhang Qiyue, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman: (Question: Can you comment on the Iraqi situation?) "According to the current situation, after UN passed the Resolution 1441, Iraq has submitted relevant report at the request and given cooperations to the UN inspectors work. We hope that in the near future, maybe in the end of this month, the UN security council will have objective discussions on the inspection report." 11. Cutaway journalist 12. Wide shot press conference STORYLINE: China on Thursday said it wanted to see tensions over North Korea settled diplomatically. Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan discussed North Korean-US relations during talks with French Foreign Minister Dominique de Villepin in Beijing. De Villepin is visiting Beijing - the North's last major ally - amid appeals by France for the isolated nation to give up nuclear work that its neighbours fear could produce weapons. Tang stressed the importance of preventing tensions escalating over North Korea, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue told reporters at a press briefing. She added that the key to break the stalemate between the US and North Korea was dialogue. Speaking on Iraq, Zhang quoted Tang as affirming China's insistence that Iraq tensions should be resolved diplomatically - and within the framework of the United Nations. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...