The diplomat emphasized that China "opposes the use of force in international relations."
“We believe that all parties should fully comply with the principles and goals of the UN Charter, as well as the norms of international relations, and seek ways for a politico-diplomatic settlement of the problem within the framework of international law,” RIA Novosti quotes Shuang.
He noted that "the sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence and unity of Syria should be respected and protected."
“We urge Turkey to cease hostilities and return to the right path of political settlement,” the diplomat said.
October 9, Ankara announced the start of the ground part of the military operation "Source of Peace" in northeast Syria. Later, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu stated that the Turkish side went on to conduct a military operation because the United States refused to fulfill earlier promises.
The Council of the European Union called on Turkey to cease Operation Source of Peace.
US leader Donald Trump signed a decree imposing sanctions against Turkey in connection with this military operation.