Topic: Beijing

North Korea readying for 3rd nuclear test: report

SEOUL (Reuters) - North Korea is preparing for a third atomic test that may come in May or June, South Korean broadcaster YTN reported on Tuesday, an act that could further isolate Pyongyang and complicate already troubled nuclear diplomacy.South Korean Foreign Minister ...
The new nuclear disarmament treaty between the United States and Russia should help boost China's support for sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program, US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday."I think that cooperation between Russia and the United States has ...
Beijing silent, but US Asian allies welcome Obama's new stance on nuclear weaponsU.S. allies in Asia on Wednesday welcomed President Barack Obama's new policy aimed at reducing the likelihood of nuclear conflict, while powerhouse China was silent over his call for Beijing ...
Kim Jong-Il has hosted a dinner party for the new Chinese ambassador to North Korea, state media said Sunday, amid reports the reclusive leader was set to visit Beijing.The dinner on Saturday was attended by top North Korean military and party officials, ...

US to ratchet up pressure on Iran

President Barack Obama vowed Friday the United States will ratchet up pressure on Iran in a unified global stand, as Tehran said it had persuaded Beijing sanctions were no longer necessary.Only hours after urging Chinese President Hu Jintao to join forces to ...

China urges talks to resolve Iran nuclear issue

China on Thursday called for continued dialogue to resolve the international standoff over Iran's nuclear programme, after it took part in six-way talks on possible new sanctions against Tehran."China urges all sides to use diplomatic means to peacefully resolve the Iranian nuclear ...
China on Thursday called for continued dialogue to resolve the international standoff over Iran's nuclear programme, after it took part in six-way talks on possible new sanctions against Tehran."China urges all sides to use diplomatic means to peacefully resolve the Iranian nuclear ...
China on Thursday called for continued dialogue to resolve the international standoff over Iran's nuclear programme, after it took part in six-way talks on possible new sanctions against Tehran."China urges all sides to use diplomatic means to peacefully resolve the Iranian nuclear ...

China more concerned about Iran, wary on sanctions

BEIJING (Reuters) - China has become more concerned about international tensions over Iran's nuclear program, but remains doubtful sanctions can resolve the stand-off, the Chinese foreign minister said on Tuesday.Yang's comments suggested he had given little ground on Western calls for Beijing ...

Britain looks to China to pressure Iran

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China and Britain agree on pressing Iran about its nuclear activities while seeking engagement, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband said on Monday at the start of a visit to China that is likely to focus on the dispute."Britain and ...