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North Korea, South China Sea on Tillerson agenda in Beijing

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US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has arrived in Beijing for his first face-to-face talks with Chinese leaders expected to focus on North Korea's nuclear program, trade and South China Sea territorial disputes.

 

Tillerson's visit followed his remarks in South Korea on Friday in which he warned that pre-emptive military action against North Korea might be necessary if the threat from their weapons program reaches a level "that we believe requires action."

 

China, the North's biggest source of diplomatic support and economic assistance, has yet to respond.

 

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