Beijing: Korean issue talks crucial

The nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula can be solved only through strengthened talks, analysts said, backing a senior Chinese diplomat's call at the United Nations for "negotiated solutions".

Liu Jieyi, China's permanent representative to the UN, spoke at a news conference on Monday, marking the end of China's rotating term in July in the presidency of the Security Council.

"Our objective is to achieve denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, maintain peace and stability on the peninsula and seek negotiated solutions through dialogue and consultations," Liu said.