China seeks cease-fire in S. Sudan

Foreign minister requests dialogue between African government, rebels

Foreign Minister Wang Yi demanded an immediate cease-fire and called for political dialogue to end the renewed violence in South Sudan during a meeting with his South Sudan counterpart, Barnaba Marial Benjamin, in Beijing on Tuesday.

Government troops clashed with South Sudan rebels last week near the capital of Unity state, days after a UN Security Council delegation warned of sanctions if either side violated a cease-fire signed in May.