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(18 Mar 2017) RESTRICTION SUMMARY: AP CLIENTS ONLYAGENCY POOL - AP CLIENTS ONLYBeijing - 18 March 2017 1. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Chinese Foreign Secretary Wang Yi at news conference 2. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister:"Until now, as the Security Council resolutions against North Korea map out increasingly tougher sanctions against Pyongyang, every time they also clearly stress the need for efforts to resume dialogue, to deescalate tensions, and safeguard the stability of the Korean peninsula. Implementing the sanctions is the duty of all parties (involved), and returning to talks is also everyone's responsibility."3. Cutaway4. SOUNDBITE (English) Rex Tillerson, US Secretary of State:"The United States and China are the world's two largest economies and we must both promote stability and growth. Our two countries should have a positive trading relationship that is fair and pays dividends both ways, and we will be working on that going forward."5. Cutaway6. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister:"Now it is quite normal for China and the US to have different opinions and disagreements. During our talks, I expressed China's position on the issues of Taiwan, the Diaoyu Islands and THAAD (Terminal High Altitude Area Defence). Both sides should use constructive ways to manage and control these sensitive issues. This goes without saying, that this is important for both countries that have global influence." 7. Tillerson shaking hands with Wang and walking away8. News conference ends9. Tillerson greeting Chinese State Counsellor Yang Jiechi10. Various of meeting between Tillerson and Yang JiechiSTORYLINE:US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson held his first face-to-face talks with Chinese leaders on Saturday.He met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, where the two discussed the escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula.He later met Chinese State Counsellor Yang Jiechi.Tillerson's visit followed his remarks in South Korea on Friday in which he warned that pre-emptive military action against North Korea might be necessary if the threat from their weapons programme reached a level that "we believe requires action."China, the North's biggest source of diplomatic support and economic assistance, has yet to respond to his remarks, although Beijing has called repeatedly for steps to reduce tensions.China has agreed reluctantly to UN Security Council resolutions sanctioning North Korea, whilst calling for renewed dialogue under the Beijing-sponsored six-nation format which broke down in 2009.Tillerson's visit to Beijing is the final stop on his three-nation tour through northeast Asia, which began in Japan. In Beijing, he is also expected to discuss China's claim to virtually the entire South China Sea, including its building of islands atop coral reefs, complete with airstrips and military installations.===========================================================Clients are reminded: (i) to check the terms of their licence agreements for use of content outside news programming and that further advice and assistance can be obtained from the AP Archive on: Tel +44 (0) 20 7482 7482 Email: [email protected](ii) they should check with the applicable collecting society in their Territory regarding the clearance of any sound recording or performance included within the AP Television News service (iii) they have editorial responsibility for the use of all and any content included within the AP Television News service and for libel, privacy, compliance and third party rights applicable to their Territory.You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you... Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork

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