On the evening of January 7, 2016, Foreign Minister Wang Yi held telephone talks at request with Secretary of State John Kerry of the US. Both sides exchanged views on China-US relations, the situation in the Korean Peninsula, the Iranian nuclear issue and others.

John Kerry stated the US side's stance on the latest nuclear test conducted by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and expressed his hope to maintain communication and coordination with the Chinese side on the current situation.

Wang Yi emphasized that China will be firmly committed to the goal of denuclearization in the Korean Peninsula and safeguarding peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula. China stands ready to communicate with all parties concerned including the US.