<p>"China has noted the latest developments in Libya and expresses regret over the military attacks on Libya," the statement said.<br /><br />The statement did not call for a ceasefire in Libya, said China respected the north African country's "sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity."<br /><br />"We hope Libya can restore stability as soon as possible and avoid further civilian casualties due to an escalation of armed conflict," it added.<br /><br />Multinational forces led by France and Britain began bombarding Libya with missiles from air and sea yesterday to enforce a United Nations-mandated no-fly zone and protection of rebels from Moamer Kadhafi's forces.<br /><br />China did not block the UN resolution authorising the operation, abstaining in the Security Council vote on the issue rather than using its veto.</p>
<p>"China has noted the latest developments in Libya and expresses regret over the military attacks on Libya," the statement said.<br /><br />The statement did not call for a ceasefire in Libya, said China respected the north African country's "sovereignty, independence, unity and territorial integrity."<br /><br />"We hope Libya can restore stability as soon as possible and avoid further civilian casualties due to an escalation of armed conflict," it added.<br /><br />Multinational forces led by France and Britain began bombarding Libya with missiles from air and sea yesterday to enforce a United Nations-mandated no-fly zone and protection of rebels from Moamer Kadhafi's forces.<br /><br />China did not block the UN resolution authorising the operation, abstaining in the Security Council vote on the issue rather than using its veto.</p>