Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian

When asked to comment on US President Donald Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Syria, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday that China has always opposed illegal unilateral sanctions. 

We sympathize with the difficulties suffered by the Syrian people and support Syria in pursuing peaceful and inclusive domestic and foreign policies to restore stability and development, which is also in line with the common expectations of the international community, Lin said. 

Global Times