Ahlulbayt News Agency: On Friday, China congratulated Syrian President Bashar al-Assad for winning a fourth term in the May 26 election.
The Syrian parliament announced on Thursday that Assad won Wednesday's election with over 95% of the votes.
"China and Syria are traditional good friends," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian told a regular press briefing in Beijing on Friday, as he extended the Asian giant's well-wishes to Assad.
"China firmly supports Syria in the safeguarding of its sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity," he added.
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