BEIJING: China on Thursday called on all parties to remain calm and exercise restraint in order to ease regional tensions after Israel carried out airstrikes on Wednesday that left hundreds dead or injured in Lebanon.
The remarks were made by Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning during a regular press briefing in response to a related question.
Mao emphasized that Lebanon’s sovereignty and security must be respected, stressing that civilians’ lives and property should be protected.
“We hope all sides will take the temporary ceasefire as an opportunity to resolve disputes through political and diplomatic means and put an end to hostilities,” Mao added.
