China Calls on Syrian Opposition to Halt Armed Violence and Start Dialogue

China

called on Friday on the Syrian opposition to halt acts of violence and start dialogue, reiterating welcome of Syria's acceptance of the plan of the UN special envoy to Syria, Kofi Annan, and hope in implementing it as soon as possible. "The Syrian opposition has to be quick in giving a specific response and creating the conditions for ending the violence and starting the dialogue," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, Hong Lei, told a press conference. He expressed China's hope that the international community will continue support to Annan's efforts and play a positive role in peacefully resolving the crisis in Syria.