Xi, UK’s May agree on peninsula goals

China remains committed to the goal of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula, firmly maintains the international nuclear nonproliferation mechanism and resolutely champions peace and stability in Northeast Asia, President Xi Jinping has said.

Xi made the remarks in a phone conversation with British Prime Minister Theresa May on Monday when they exchanged views on the situation on the peninsula.

The peninsula issue should be resolved through peaceful means, including dialogue and consultation, and this requires the joint efforts of the international community, Xi said.

Xi noted that both China and Britain are permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, and they have duties and obligations to deal with relevant issues with the perspective of maintaining regional and world peace.

Xi said it is hoped Britain stays committed to promoting peace and talks and playing a constructive role in easing the tension and resuming dialogues.

May said Britain is committed to maintaining international and regional peace and stability and is committed to the peaceful settlement of the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue.

The United Kingdom attaches importance to China’s great influence in resolving the peninsula issue, it appreciates the efforts made by China and it is ready to strengthen communication and coordination with China, she added.

Kerry Brown, a professor of Chinese studies at King’s College London and director of its Lau China Institute, said it’s in the UK’s interest to calm the situation, and China showing leadership in achieving this is important.

Speaking on China-UK ties, Xi noted that this year marks the 45th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral ambassador-level diplomatic relations.

The two sides should maintain high-level exchanges, promote dialogue mechanisms in various fields, and maintain the strong momentum of bilateral trade as well as cultural exchanges and cooperation, Xi noted.

Both countries should deepen the synergy of their development strategies in the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, and strengthen coordination in championing world peace and development, Xi said.

The prosperity, stability and openness of both Britain and the European Union serve the interests of all parties, and China is ready to promote the development of both ChinaUK and China-EU ties, Xi said.

May said Britain is ready to work with China to have closer high-level exchanges, make good use of their strategic dialogue, deepen cooperation in areas such as economy and trade, security and culture, and promote the development of EU-China relations.

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The 5.85-meter-long unmanned seaplane, made of carbon fiber, is able to stay aloft 15 hours with a cruising speed of 180 kilometers per hour and a flight range of 2,000 km. It is capable of takeoffs and landings from short unpaved airstrips, grassland or water.

The drone can carry up to 250 kilograms of cargo and its wings can also carry four payloads, such as inflatable life rafts.

Liu said his company sees domestic and foreign couriers as the U650’s primary users. It expects the model to be a commercial success because “it is the only civilian drone in the global market that is capable of ferrying cargo with a total weight of 200 kg or even heavier”.

Express delivery enterprises along China’s eastern and southern coastal regions will find the U650 useful, he said. Those areas are densely populated and have busy airline operations that lead to many restrictions when it comes to drone flights.

“Our aircraft can fly above, and land on, water. Its range is much longer than those of small types, so it doesn’t need to make stops during a delivery mission. It will not risk the safety of people or airliners,” Liu said.

Almost all of China’s large couriers, such as China Post and SF Express, have begun to invest in research and development on delivery drones. Analysts have said drones will play an increasingly important role in the country’s skyrocketing online shopping industry.

Globally, Amazon and DHL Express have deployed drones for delivery service on a small and experimental scale, and are continuing to design new models.

In addition to couriers, U650 will also be able to benefit Chinese troops and residents on islands and reefs in the South China Sea, Liu said.

“It can be used to transport supplies to those islands and reefs many times a day at a low cost while ships and manned planes are subject to weather and expenditure considerations,” he said. “Meanwhile, the deployment of such drones will make it possible for those living there to have access to online shopping, which they are unable to do now because of the absence of delivery service.”

The U650 is capable of carrying out reconnaissance and strikes for the military thanks to its ability to carry radar, sonar or missiles.

“For instance, the drone can remain afloat at sea to tow sonar to detect submarines and move rapidly to other areas to continue the search,” Liu said.

It is the only civilian drone in the global market that is capable of ferrying cargo with a total weight of 200 kg or even heavier.” Liu Jiandong, founder and chairman of UVS Intelligence System