Meanwhile, the spokesperson touched on the Korean Peninsula. He said China welcomes recent positive developments and continues pushing for a political solution.

ZHANG YESUI NPC SPOKESPERSON "It is true that the DPRK and ROK engaged in dialogue and cooperation during the PyeongChang Winter Games. As a result, the situation on the Korean Peninsula is easing. For China, we welcome such positive developments and hope that all parties involved could seize this opportunity to maintain this good momentum. The DPRK and the US are the two main players in the Korean Peninsula issue. It is our hope that DPRK-ROK relations can keep moving forward and DPRK-US ties could get going as well. We hope to see dialogue between the DPRK and the US.  We have noticed recently both the DPRK and the US making some positive statements. China's position on this issue has been consistent. We are committed to pushing forward denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, and seeking dialogue and a political solution. Instability or conflict would serve no one's interest. China will continue to have close communication with various parties and work on the "dual-suspension" proposal. China will step up efforts to facilitate negotiation and seek a political solution to this issue."