Xi wants peaceful solution to North Korea

beijing - Chinese President Xi Jinping has his US counterpart Donald Trump in a telephone interview Wednesday called to seek a 'peaceful solution' to the conflict with North Korea. The two heads of state spoke together last week personally when Xi was visiting the US

Tensions between the US and North Korea they increased again in recent days. After a failed test of a Scud missile by Pyongyang, America last weekend sent a convoy navy ships to the sea at North Korea. The country responded by threatening military action.

Xi made clear in a telephone call that China aims to maintain peace and stability in the region. He advocated to solve the problems peacefully. 'China will maintain close communication and coordination with the US,' said Xi.