China calls for implementation of UN resolution

China voiced yesterday its grave concern that UN Security Council Resolution 1860 on the fighting in Gaza has not been implemented or respected by the parties involved.

"The UN Security Council Resolution 1860 represents the common will and demand of the international community on the current situation in Gaza, and should be respected and implemented," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu told a regular briefing in Beijing.

After days of diplomatic wrestling, the Security Council adopted last Thursday the resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza leading to the full withdrawal of Israeli forces.