Negotiation key between S. Sudan and Sudan: FM

BEIJING - China will continue to work with the international community and make further contributions to the "peaceful coexistence" between Sudan and South Sudan, the Foreign Ministry said on Friday.

Oil is one of the lifelines for both Sudan and South Sudan, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said at a daily news briefing on Friday in response to the tensions between the two countries.

"Despite the considerable differences between both sides, negotiation is the best solution."