BEIJING, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- China supports the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on playing a constructive role in Myanmar issue, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Jianchao said here Tuesday.

    Liu made the remarks when responding to a question whether the Myanmar issue will be discussed on the 13th ASEAN Summit in Singapore later this month.

    Liu said the Myanmar issue should be fundamentally resolved with the efforts of Myanmar's government and people and China hopes the world community could do more constructive contribution so as to seek national reconciliation, stability, democracy and development at an early date.