BEIJING, Sept. 6 (Xinhuanet) -- There should be no double standards when handling terrorism, said a Chinese official when introducing China's basic position on the prevention and control of terrorism.

    "Any form of terrorism is hazardous to the international community and no country, party or individual group should take double standards based on political or other selfish intentions while dealing with terrorism," said Zhao Yongchen, deputy director-general of the Anti-Terrorism Bureau of the Ministry of Public Security, when addressing a panel of the ongoing 22nd Congress on the Law of the World on Monday.

    "On the contrary, countries should join their efforts to harshly condemn the brutal atrocities against human rights carried out by all terrorists and terrorist groups," he said.

    "China goes against all forms of terrorism," he stressed.

    According to him, the international community should adopt a shared position against terrorism and take legislative, administrative, judicial and other necessary measures to resolutely combat it.

    He said efforts should be made to prevent the spread of terrorist and extremist ideologies that promote violence, racism, nationalism and religious hatred.

    China opposes the linking of anti-terrorism policies with specific religions and nationalities, he said.

    "Any attempt to that effect will go against the will of the people," he said, adding, "The diversity of civilization is the very basis of human existence and development, one can't resolve conflicts or contradictions between different civilizations through rigorous counter-terrorism measures including military operations."

    China also believes anti-terrorism efforts should be helpful for maintaining peace and security for human beings and promoting civilized development and societal prosperity.

    "In the process of fighting terrorism, one should take into account the settlement of existing problems and bear in mind a solution in the long run as well," he said.

    No one should be allowed to create fresh conflicts and hatred under the pretext of fighting terrorism, said Zhao.

    The anti-terrorism cause should become a new beginning of dialogue and cooperation as well as a new driving force for mutual progress and prosperity in various civilizations. Enditem