China and the U.S. have discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula. This came as U.S. Envoy for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Glyn Davies wrapped up his two-day visit to Beijing on Wednesday. Davies' visit comes amid growing speculation that Pyongyang might carry out a nuclear test following its satellite launch in April.

China and the U.S. have warned that no one should do anything further complicate the situation on the Korean Peninsula.

Hong Lei, spokesperson of China Foreign Ministry, said, "Both China and the U.S. believe that safeguarding the peace and stability of Northeast Asia is in every party's interest. It's also a matter of common responsibility. Both sides pledge to work hard to maintain peace and stability in the Korean Peninsula. China opposes any move by any party that may complicate the current situation. "

Hong said China is willing to work with other sides to restart the six-party talks. He also said China and the U.S. agreed to keep communication.

Davies said the U.S. government will hold to its policies on the DPRK issue, and welcomes dialogue. But he warned the DPRK not to conduct a nuclear test.

Davies said, "I certainly hope that they don't go ahead with their nuclear test, that would be a highly provocative and inappropriate miscalculation on their part."

Meanwhile, another U.S. delegation, headed by the chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, is in Seoul for talks. Leana Ros-Lehtinen met with South Korean President Lee Myung Bak on Wednesday. They agreed the international community should send a strong and consistent message to DPRK to give up its nuclear program.

The DPRK on Tuesday refuted any suggestion the country was planning a nuclear test. But it vowed to bolster its nuclear deterrent because of U.S. hostility.

(CNTV.cn May 23, 2012)