Any deliberate attack on UN peacekeepers unacceptable: spokeswoman

Any deliberate attack on the United Nations peacekeepers is absolutely unacceptable and must stop immediately, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a press briefing in Beijing on Monday.

Mao made the statement in response to a media query on Israel's strikes in southern Lebanon, which killed one UN peacekeeper.

"China strongly condemns the attack on the UN Interim Force in Lebanon, mourn for the victims and extend sympathies to the injured. Any deliberate attack on UN peacekeepers seriously violates international humanitarian law and the UN Security Council Resolution 1701, is absolutely unacceptable and must stop immediately. China urges the parties concerned to de-escalate the situation and take concrete measures to guarantee the safety of UN peacekeepers," she said.

Any deliberate attack on UN peacekeepers unacceptable: spokeswoman

China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its sovereignty and security, and opposes any form of external interference, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a press briefing in Beijing on Monday.

Mao made the remarks in response to a question regarding recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump about Cuba. "China consistently upholds respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries and opposes any infringement upon other countries' sovereignty or interference in their internal affairs under any pretext. China firmly supports Cuba in safeguarding its sovereignty and security and opposes external interference," Mao said.

China backs Cuba's sovereignty, opposes external interference: spokeswoman