Nikai met with Senate President Pro Tempore Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), House of Representatives Armed Services Committee Chairman Mac Thornberry (R-Texas) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-California), respectively.

 Nikai said he discussed with Thornberry security in the Asia-Pacific region, including North Korea's nuclear and missile development programs.

 They shared a view that China needs to work harder to play a constructive role in the international community, according to Nikai.

 Nikai also held talks with Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai. (Jiji Press)