China hoped Honduras could restore stability at an early date, Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said Tuesday in response to questions on Honduras' presidential election.

Qin said China had noticed related reports on the outcome of the election, which said opposition leader Porfirio Lobo claimed victory on Nov. 29.

"China has not forged diplomatic ties with Honduras, but we pay close attention to its domestic situation," he said.

Qin said China hoped to see an early restoration of stability in Honduras, which would be in the interests of the Honduran people and conducive to peace and stability of Central America and Latin America.

China's principle on developing relations with other countries had been consistent and clear, and China would conduct exchanges and cooperation with others on the basis of the one-China policy, he said.