U.S. invites China to join 'Board of Peace'

China confirmed that it had been asked to join U.S. President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace," an invitation that Washington had extended to dozens of countries in his bid to launch a global initiative aimed at resolving conflicts.

"The Chinese side has received the invitation from the U.S.," spokesperson at the Chinese foreign ministry Guo Jiakun said.

He declined to comment when asked if China would accept the invitation.

Governments from around the world have so far reacted cautiously to Trump's invitation to join the initiative, which diplomats say could undermine the United Nations.