the prospect for cooperation between us has become broader rather than narrower.

The Chinese government thinks China and the U.S. should develop a constructive relationship of cooperation,

On the basis of the one-China principle, let us shelve for now certain political disputes and resume the cross-Straits dialogue and negotiations as soon as possible.

Leaders of both countries have built mutual trust and a cooperative partnership, exchanged high-level visits frequently and coordinated closely in major international affairs,

resolutely nipped in the bud.

much about Kim -- and what he may do -- remains difficult to fathom.