COORDINATION IN ASIA-PACIFIC
The two leaders have agreed to maintain close communication and coordination on regional hotshot issues, said Yang.
During his talks with Obama, Xi reaffirmed China's persistence in keeping peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and in realizing denuclearization there.
China adheres to the principle that the issue be solved through dialogue and consultation and it will continue to make unremitting efforts toward a solution, Xi said.
The respective stance and overall objective by China and the United States in this regard are in accord, the Chinese president said, adding that China is willing to maintain close communication and cooperation with the U.S. side over the issue.
Xi also expounded on China's stance on Diaoyu Islands and the South China Sea. He reaffirmed that China is determined to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity while adhering to solving relevant issues through dialogue.
He urged relevant parties to adopt a responsible attitude, stop provocation and return to talks as early as possible so as to properly solve the issues.
The two leaders also agreed to support regional economic integration in the Asia-Pacific, to promote regional connectivity, and to enhance cooperation in multilateral regional frameworks, Yang said.
During the summit, Xi also reaffirmed China's stance on Taiwan and stressed that the issue of Taiwan involves China's core interests and the national sentiment of the 1.3 billion Chinese people.
He hoped that the U.S. side adheres to the three China-U.S. communiques and one-China policy, stops arms sales to Taiwan and supports the peaceful development of cross-Strait relations with concrete actions.
"To sum it up, the Xi-Obama summit is of strategic, constructive and historic significance and will have a positive impact on the future development of China-U.S. ties and on the peace, stability and prosperity in the region and across the world as well," said Yang.
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