Such an independent policy is dealing a heavy blow to those who still view the relationship between the three countries as zero-sum

Teachers and students of Inner Mongolia Normal University gave performances at the event, including Tai Chi, flute playing, and Mongolian songs and dances, which have won generous applause

"There is still hope for peace, we must not give up," Wang said during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Thursday

This represents a dramatic shift since that question was last asked in 2015

The negotiations may take days or weeks before a deal is struck between the future governing partners