英语文摘:China expresses concern over situations in Ecuador

BEIJING, Oct. 1 (Xinhua) -- China on Friday expressed its concern over the situations in Ecuador, where clashes have left dozens of people injured.

China and Ecuador are friendly countries and China believes Ecuador will resume stability soon under the leadership of Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa and Ecuadorian government, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu said in a press release.

An early resumption of stability is in the fundamental interest of the Ecuadorian people, he said.

According to early reports, about 50 people were injured Thursday during clashes between rebel police and supporters of the Ecuadorian president.