Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao said today that China is very concerned about the ongoing disturbance of Iraq's situation.

 

Recently many rampant violent attacks have happened in Iraq, causing heavy casualties.

 

"We wish to see Iraq resume stability soon, and the Iraqi people live peaceful and tranquil lives at an early date," Liu said.

 

He reminded Chinese citizens again not to go to Iraq before notable improvement in the security situation there.

 

(Chinese Foreign Ministry August 22, 2006)