China reiterated its call for parallel denuclearization and peace treaty talks for the Korean Peninsula on Tuesday, and indicated it may accept South Korea’s suggestion for five-party talks.

With China’s National People’s Congress, their largest political event, underway the spokesperson for the event argued the necessity to begin “peace talks” to attract Pyongyang to the negotiation table in addition to the Six-Party Talks.

“The UN Security Council’s new resolution includes the resumption of the Six-Party Talks and commitments to the September 19 Joint Statement,” spokesperson Fu Ying said during a press conference.

“Other parties have also suggested some ideas, including flexible contacts