Beijing, SANA – The Chinese Foreign Ministry reiterated on Monday China’s position to maintain Syria’s sovereignty and reject the use of military force against it.

“China has always called against using military force in international relations and for preserving territorial sovereignty,” China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying said.

He noted that the crisis in Syria can be only resolved by political means, adding “it is up to the Syrian people to decide on Syria’s future… China is ready to work with all the sides for resolving the crisis as soon as possible.”

Manar al-Freih / Hazem Sabbagh