The Chinese Foreign Minister was making every effort to secure a peaceful settlement.中国外交部长正在尽全力保证和平解决问题。The Secretary of State and Chinese Foreign Minister met in an attempt to mend strained relations.国务卿和中国外交部长会晤，试图消除两国之间的紧张关系。A Chinese spokeswoman said the agreement had been declared null and void.中国外交部的女发言人称该协议已宣布无效。