China Says Supports Syria in Efforts to Restore ‘Stability’

An anti-government fighter tears down a portrait of Syria's President Bashar al-Assad in Aleppo, after jihadists and their allies entered the northern Syrian city, on November 30, 2024. Mohammed AL-RIFAI / AFP

China on Monday said it “supports Syria’s efforts to maintain national security and stability” after a shock rebel offensive saw government forces lose control of Aleppo.

“China is willing to make positive efforts to prevent further deterioration of the situation in Syria,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a regular press conference.

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