BEIJING, Sept. 17 (Xinhuanet) -- The second phase of the six-partytalks on the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue entered its fifth day on Saturday, as the concerned parties are expected to discuss a draft joint document proposed by China.

    According to the press center of the Chinese delegation, the chief negotiators of the six countries will hold a meeting later on Saturday.

    Chief Russian envoy Alexander Alexeyev told reporters on Fridaythat the joint document covers the DPRK's right to civilian nuclear programs and a light-water reactor.

    The draft joint document put forward by China "is acceptable toall parties," Alexeyev said.

    Alexeyev said that if the joint document couldn't be adopted onSaturday, a recess is likely to be announced.

    The talks got deadlocked on Wednesday due to the differences between the DPRK and the United States.

    The first three rounds of the six-party talks ended inconclusively. The fourth round began in late July, and resumed on Tuesday after a five-week recess. Enditem