英语文摘:China hopes Egypt restores stability, order at early date: FM spokesman

BEIJING, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- China hoped Egypt could restore social stability and normal order at an early date, Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said Sunday.

"China has been closely watching the development of the situation in Egypt," Hong said when asked to comment on the ongoing turmoil in the country.

"Egypt is a friendly country with China, and we hope Egypt could restore social stability and normal order at an early date," he said.