China urges restraint in Israel-Syria tension

China has urged all parties involved to avoid tension escalation in response to reported Israeli airstrikes in Syria.

Hua Chunying, spokeswoman of Chinese Foreign Ministry, said, "We oppose the use of military force and believe any country's sovereignty should be respected. China also calls on all relevant parties to begin from the basis of protecting regional peace and stability, to maintain restraint and avoid taking any actions that would escalate tension"