China has repeated its call for the Syrian conflict to be resolved through dialogue. Foreign Ministry spokesman, Hong Lei, made the comments at a regular press conference, in response to NATO's decision to deploy missiles on the border between Turkey and Syria.

Hong Lei, Spokesman, China's Foreign Ministry, said, "China has taken note of the situation. We have always advocated a political resolution to the Syrian issue through dialogue and negotiation. Stressing military factors and intensifying the military presence is not conducive to resolving contradictions and differences, and is not conducive to peace, security and stability of the entire region. "