On February 22, Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Korean Peninsula Affairs Liu Xiaoming had a video call with U.S. Senior Official for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Jung H. Pak. They exchanged views on the situation on the Korean Peninsula.

Liu Xiaoming elaborated on China's principles and position on the Korean Peninsula issue. He said that it is in the common interest of the region and the international community to maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and push forward the process of political settlement of the Peninsula issue. The parties concerned should face up to the crux of the Peninsula issue and address each other's concerns in a balanced manner through meaningful dialogue. China will continue to play a constructive role in promoting a political settlement of the Peninsula issue.

Jung H. Pak said that the U.S. values China's role in addressing the Peninsula issue and hopes to communicate and cooperate with China in this regard.

The two sides agreed to maintain contact on the Peninsula issue.