China welcomes the U.S. stance on resolving the Iran nuclear issue through diplomatic means, Chinese President Hu Jintao told U.S. President George W. Bush over the phone on June 1 night, according to a Foreign Ministry statement.

    "China also welcomes the United States' readiness to join relevant negotiations on the Iran nuclear issue," Hu said.

    "China is ready to keep contact and coordination with the United States and play a constructive role in resuming the negotiations on the Iran nuclear issue at an early date," Hu said.