Xi, Moon discuss concerns

THAAD, nukes thought to be key topics of talks between leaders

President Xi Jinping and the Republic of Korea's new president, Moon Jae-in, talked about Beijing's "major concerns" and agreed in their first phone conversation on Thursday to meet at an early date, sending positive signals for the bilateral ties.

Xi said it is hoped that the new ROK government will attach great importance to the relevant major concerns of China and take tangible actions to push for the healthy, stable development of bilateral ties.