"China sees the parallel track approach as a reasonable one," Wang said, adding that it highlights the overriding goal of denuclearizing the peninsula while seeking to address the major concerns of the various parties.
China would like to have further discussions about the parallel track with the interested parties, including the specific steps that may lead to a resumption of dialogue, he said.
NON-MILITARIZATION OF SOUTH CHINA SEA
On the South China Sea issue, Wang reiterated the stance that islands in the region have historically been China's territory. He added that China is committed to resolving the disputes through peaceful dialogue and negotiation.
The South China Sea issue is not and should not become an issue between China and United States, Wang said, stressing that it is important to prevent any miscalculation between Washington and Beijing.
The Chinese foreign minister noted that both China and the United States share common interests regarding the South China Sea, including maintaining peace and stability.
"China, United States, and ASEAN countries have all committed to non-militarization," Wang said. "Non-militarization is not the responsibility of one party alone; it's something that we share."
Asked about the reported building of radar facilities, Wang called on media to pay more attention to the advanced armaments that have appeared in the South China Sea, including strategic bombers and missile destroyers.
"It's important to notice that in recent decades some countries have illegally occupied China's reefs and atolls and have engaged in large-scale military constructions not only of radars, but also of missiles and all kinds of cannons and artilleries," Wang said.
Wang also dismissed the notion that there are problems with freedom of navigation in the South China Sea.
"No commercial vessel has encountered any problem in the area of freedom of navigation," Wang said. "The general situation in the South China Sea is stable compared with other parts of the world."
