Korean nuke crisis: China, Japan express concern

Both sides expressed deep concern about recent situations over the Korean peninsula.

China and Japan expressed "deep concern" on Sunday over the North Korean nuclear crisis, after the issue was discussed during a Sino-Japanese leadership summit in Beijing.

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"Both sides expressed deep concern about recent situations over the Korean peninsula, including the issue of nuclear tests," said a joint statement released by both countries.

The statement was released after Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe held 80 minutes of talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao.