(UPDATE) JAKARTA: China's premier said on Wednesday major powers must keep their differences under control and avoid "a new Cold War," in a thinly veiled reference to Washington, as top Asian and US officials gathered for talks in Indonesia.

Beijing has expressed concern about US-backed blocs forming on its doorstep while facing disputes with other powers in the region over the South China Sea and other issues.

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