China condemns US-led military air strikes against Syria

By Adrian Bbaale Bwanika in Beijing

The People's Republic of China has greatly opposed the aggressive military Air strikes launched against Syria by the US and her allies, Britain and France last week, destroying research facilities that were believed to have been involved in the development of Chemical weapons.

While giving his remarks at the foreign ministry of China in the capital Beijing, Hua Chunying, foreign ministry spokesperson, opposed the move he described as the use of force in international relations and also lack of respect for other countries' sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity.

"Any unilateral military action bypassing the Security Council runs contrary to the purpose and principles of the UN Charter and violates the principles of international law and the basic norms governing international relations, and will further complicate issues" Hua Chunying told. "China urges the relevant parties to return to the framework of international law and resolve the issue through dialogue and negotiation."

On the matter regarding the suspected chemical weapons attack on Syrian people by Assad's government, as fronted by US and her allies, Hua said that, a comprehensive, impartial and objective investigation should be carried out  to reach a reliable conclusion that can stand the test of time. Yet before that, a prejudgment should not be made.

"China believe that political settlements is the only viable way out for Syrian issue. Relevant parties of the international community should continue to support the role of the UN as the main channel for mediation and make relentless to facilitate the final settlement of the Syrian crisis." Said Hua Chunying.