China's leader is calling for restraint from the two Sudans, after South Sudan's President Salva Kiir said Sudan has "declared war" on his country. Mr. Kiir made his remarks Tuesday during talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao in Beijing. Chinese state television later reported that Mr. Hu stated he hopes both Sudans will cease conflicts along their border and settle their issues through peaceful negotiations.
Sudan and South Sudan have been on the edge of full-scale war for weeks because of disputes over borders and oil revenue. China is a major buyer of oil from both countries. Sudan's president, Omar al-Bashir, said Monday there will be no further talks and that the south only understands the language of "guns and ammunition." South Sudanese officials said Tuesday that Sudanese warplanes dropped bombs overnight in Panakwach, an area of the south's Unity State.