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.

　　中国领导人呼吁南北苏丹保持克制。此前，南苏丹总统基尔说，苏丹已对南苏丹"宣战"。基尔是星期二在北京与中国国家主席胡锦涛会谈时说这番话的。中国国家电视台之后报导说，胡锦涛表示，他希望南北苏丹停止在边界地区的冲突，通过和平谈判来解决问题。

　　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.

　　由于边界和石油收入等争议问题，苏丹与南苏丹几个星期以来一直处于全面战争的边缘。中国是这两国石油的主要购买国。苏丹总统巴希尔星期一说，苏丹不会与南苏丹进一步会谈，南苏丹只懂得“枪炮”的语言。南苏丹官员星期二说，苏丹的战机夜间在南苏丹团结州的帕纳克瓦赫地区扔下了炸弹。