Japan, China Express Joint Concern Over North Korean Nuclear Threat

Chinese President Hu Jintao and Japanese PrimePremier Wen Jiabao, Mr. Abe said he is committed
Minister Shinzo Abe say they are deeplyto fixing ties with Beijing.
concerned about North Korea's recent threat toMr. Hu called today's talks a turning point in the
conduct a nuclear test.countries' relations.
The comments in Beijing followed the firstBefore leaving for Beijing, Mr. Abe warned North
meeting between the countries' leaders in fiveKorea that it will face even greater international
years.isolation if it carries through with its plans to test a
Japan's new prime minister traveled to Chinanuclear weapon.
Sunday to repair diplomatic relations that hadMr. Abe travels to South Korea Monday to
deteriorated over Japan's wartime history,discuss Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions and to try
territorial disputes, and a growing strategic rivalry.to repair strained relations with Seoul.
North Korea's nuclear program was also on theSome information for this report was provided by
agenda.AFP and AP.
During meetings with President Hu and Chinese