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"We welcome the Security Council for voting for the resolution. China has always been responsible and constructive in its consultation and has actively asked all sides to reach a consensus. China has attached high importance to easing the crisis in Syria with practical actions and has also made its own contributions."

Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei in welcoming a resolution passed by the UN Security Council to provide emergency aid to Syrian civilians in rebel-held areas. He urged all parties to implement the resolution with concrete actions.