World Bulletin / News Desk

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei has said Syria should start a political transition process led by the Syrian people.

In regard to developments in Iran and Syria at a daily press conference on Friday, Hong Lei said that China followed the situation in Syria closely and added, "China is deeply concerned about the ongoing violence in the country."

Lei underlined that China called for ceasefire in Syria, and it should start a political transition process led by the Syrian people on the basis of the Geneva Conventions to rebuild security and stability in the country.