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North Korea “top priority” in upcoming U.S.-China talks: State Department

U.S. State Department says it believes China can do more to pressure the DPRK

North Korea will be one of Washington’s top priorities in an upcoming security dialogue with China, U.S. Department of State spokesperson Heather Nauert said at a special briefing on Monday.

Representatives from Beijing and Washington will meet on Wednesday in Washington to discuss regional issues at the U.S.- China Diplomatic and Security Dialogue.

The two sides will look to expand on discussions between Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping held in April in Florida.

“We are going to give the DPRK/North Korea issue top priority in our discussions, aiming to advance concrete cooperation with China towards a peaceful resolution of