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British Foreign Secretary David Miliband met with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi in Beijing and held discussions on Iran's nuclear proliferation issue. China has expressed more concerns about Iran's nuclear program.Chinese FM Yang said he had expressed China's concern to Miliband regarding Iran. Yang however reiterated Chinas opposition to the use of further sanctions to rein in Iran's nuclear program. China is still seeking a diplomatic solution, he said. Miliband said Iran's recent reluctance to comply was worrying the international community. The meeting also covered trade, environmental issues, and plans to raise the two countries' strategic dialogue to a new level, the ministers said.China has said it supports a dual track approach, presenting the prospect of negotiations or sanctions to Tehran, Beijing has a weaker appetite for sanctions.
