China said that it opposed “infringements on Lebanon’s sovereignty” after Israel said it had launched a ground offensive against its neighbour, AFP reports.

“China… opposes infringements on Lebanon’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, and opposes any actions that exacerbate conflicts and lead to a further escalation of the regional situation,” a foreign ministry statement said.

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