China will continue its efforts and welcomes any proposal that promotes the political resolution of the Syria issue, as related parties are working to ease tension in the Arabian country.

China is ready to step up communication and cooperation with the Gulf Cooperation Council, and play a constructive role in seeking a political solution in Syria, China's envoy on Syria Zhang Ming said during a meeting with the GCC head on Sunday in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia.

The visiting Chinese assistant foreign minister reaffirmed the country's six-point statement on Syria, stressing that China and GCC nations have appealed for an immediate end to violence, the effective protection of civilians, the implementation of humanitarian relief as well as respect for Syria's independence, sovereignty, unification and territorial integrity.