North Korea-U.S. summit is up to them, says China's Wang Yi

Chinese official Wang Yi emphasized that the decision on whether to hold summit talks between North Korea and the United States rests solely with Pyongyang and Washington. During his visit to Seoul, Wang urged the U.S. to abandon its long-standing hostile policy toward North Korea.

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As the most important neighboring country of the Korean Peninsula, China will continue to play a constructive role for peace, development, and stability on the peninsula.

Wang signaled China's cautious stance on mediating the potential summit. He suggested that the U.S. should first take steps to ease sanctions against North Korea and reduce its security cooperation with South Korea and Japan. This approach indicates China's desire for reciprocal de-escalation before actively engaging in mediation.

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North Korea-U.S. summit talks are a matter for the two countries to decide.

Despite his cautious approach to mediation, Wang affirmed China's commitment to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. "As the most important neighboring country of the Korean Peninsula, China will continue to play a constructive role for peace, development, and stability on the peninsula," he stated. He expressed hope that both North and South Korea would pursue opportunities for peace and coexistence.

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The United States must change its long-standing hostile policy toward North Korea.