Li tells Obama of opposition to THAAD deployment plan
By Zhao Huanxin in New York and Zhang Yunbi in Beijing | China Daily | Updated: 2016-09-21 08:00
Premier Li Keqiang voiced Beijing's opposition to the plan by Washington and Seoul to deploy an advanced missile-defense system in the Republic of Korea while meeting with US President Barack Obama in New York.
Li said "it is hoped that all parties will avoid taking actions that lead to escalation of the tense situation".
He and Obama met on the sidelines of the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly on Monday.
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