China urges respect for Syria’s sovereignty after Israeli strike on Damascus

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(17 Jul 2025) RESTRICTIONS SUMMARY: ASSOCIATED PRESS Beijing, China - 17 July 2025 1. Wide of news conference 2. Wide of reporters 3. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Lin Jian, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson: “Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity should be respected. Especially given the current ongoing turbulence in the Middle East, no actions that could further escalate the situation should be taken.” 4. Wide of reporters 5. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Lin Jian, Chinese Foreign Ministry