Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said on Tuesday that China hopes all sides will make joint efforts to resume six-party talks on the Korean Peninsular nuclear issue as soon as possible.

Qin told a routine press conference that the current situation on the Korean Peninsula is still sensitive and complicated, saying the concerned sides should focus on how to push for the resumption of six-party talks.

"We hope all sides can show flexibility in creating favorable conditions for the early resumption of talks," said Qin.

He appealed to all parties for patience, calm and wisdom and to avoid taking any actions that may intensify disputes and deteriorate the current situation.

"China still hopes to restart the talks via dialogue and consultation," Qin told the press.

The six-party talks involve China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), the United States, the Republic of Korea, Russia and Japan.

The talks reached a stalemate when the DPRK criticized the U.S. for imposing "financial sanctions" against it.

In reply to a question on whether or not China has plans to send senior officials to DPRK or invite any DPRK officials to China, Qin said, "China and DPRK have maintained exchanges at various levels."

If the two nations plan an exchange of visits, the information will be released immediately, he added.

Source: Xinhua