Posted on 10/07/2001 5:54:37 PM PDT by matcrazy
China opposes terrorism of any form, hoping that relevant military strikes on terrorism should be targeted at specific objectives, so as to avoid hurting innocent civilians.
A Foreign Ministry spokesman made the remarks when asked to comment on the U.S. military strike on targets in Afghanistan.
The spokesman said that the Chinese government opposes terrorism of any form, supports relevant resolutions passed by the UN General Assembly and the Security Council, and encourages to combat terrorism.
However, the spokesman noted that relevant military strikes on terrorism should be targeted at specific objectives, so as to avoid hurting innocent civilians.
China hopes that peace be resumed as soon as possible, the spokesman added.
US President George W. Bush Sunday announced that the US had started military strikes on Taliban targets and Al-Qaeda organization led by Osama bin Laden, who has been accused by Washington of masterminding the September 11 attacks
Two words...
Tianenmen Square.
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