The Chinese special representative on Korean affairs, Kong Xuanyou, is also a member of China's political advisory body, the CPPCC, which is gathering for its annual session in Beijing. He says China encourages more dialogue between the north and south of Korea.

KONG XUANYOU CHINESE SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE ON KOREAN PENINSULAR AFFAIRS "We certainly welcome easing tensions in the Korean Peninsula and hope this positive trend will last. However, there are many uncertainties concerning the peninsula, so we should keep our 'base line way of thinking'. China has always promoted peace talks on the peninsula, and we hope the recent positive engagements between the two countries will continue. We also hope to see further political dialogue between the two sides."