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China hopes Turkey will maintain security, stability

Xinhua, July 18, 2016 Adjust font size:

A spokesperson for Chinese Foreign Ministry on Monday stressed that the country hopes Turkey will remain secure and stable.

Spokesman Lu Kang said in a press release that the situation in the country has an important impact upon peace and stability in the Middle East.

China is glad to see order has nearly returned to normal in Turkey, Lu said, noting China backs Turkey's efforts to safeguard national security and stability.

Turkish government has accused a U.S.-based cleric, Fethullah Gulen, of staging the failed military coup on Friday.

All Chinese citizens in Turkey remain safe, according to Lu. Endi