Five-party dialogue 'possible'

The continuation of Six-Party Talks is the best hope for a Korean Peninsula free from nuclear weapons, Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said yesterday.

He made the remarks after being asked whether five nations - China, the US, Russia, Japan and the Republic of Korea (ROK) - would get back around the table without the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).

"China will keep communication and consultation with relevant parties on how to proceed with the Six-Party Talks," Qin said.