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That agreement was seen as a first step toward restarting the stalled six-nation disarmament talks, which also include China, Japan, South Korea and Russia. But Pyongyang has cast doubt over whether those negotiations will be quickly restored. Its powerful National Defense Commission released a hardline statement last week saying North Korea would never deal with South Korean President Lee Myung-bak. Campbell, who said his visit to China had been planned before Kim's death, also discussed the Obama administration's warming relations with Myanmar, which has relied heavily on Chinese trade, investment and diplomatic support. He said they also discussed Chinese allies Pakistan and Iran, as well as Taiwan's upcoming presidential election and a visit to the U.S. this year by Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping at a "time of mutual convenience."
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