Reply #4: Constructive role in Libya

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BEIJING, Sept. 14 (Xinhuanet) – China and Liby hve turned the page to a new chapter in their friendly relations, as Beijing officially recognized the National Transition Council (NTC) as representative of the Libyan people on Monday night.

In Tripoli, the NTC welcomed China's decision. Mohammed Al Alagi, the official in charge of judicial affairs, said the decision "will certainly win a passionate response from the NTC, and this will bring a positive influence to bilateral relations".

China's announcement is based on its adherence to its diplomatic principals. From the onset of the political crisis, China insisted that Libya's national sovereignty and territorial integrity be respected, and that all related parties resolve the conflict by peaceful means. Beijing has also held firmly to the belief that a timely political resolution would stop the bloodshed and any further deterioration of the humanitarian conditions in Libya, and would be in the best interests of its people, as well as the best way to guarantee regional peace and stability.

To this end, Beijing established a diplomatic presence in Benghazi and recognized the NTC as a "major political force" and an "important dialogue partner" during NTC chairman Mahmoud Jibril's visit to China.

The turning point for Libya came when the opposition forces marched into Tripoli late last month, which marked the end of the 42-year Muammar Gadhafi regime. As the NTC has taken control of most of Libya, Gadhafi has clearly lost the political support of the people and legitimacy for his rule.

China respects the choice of the Libyan people.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/indepth/2011-09/14/c_131137693.htm

"China respects the choice of the Libyan people." Listening, Gaddafi?