Nation plays 'unique role' in Syria cease-fire

Beijing's active participation in the process to find a political solution to the Syrian conflict has fulfilled its commitment as a responsible nation, experts said after a cease-fire deal was reached in Munich.

On Friday, the United States, Russia and China, among other nations, agreed on a cessation of hostilities "within a week" in Syria and delivery of humanitarian aid to besieged areas of the country.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Reuters on Friday that, although differences remained, all major parties came to realize that the crisis in Syria needed to end.