BEIJING, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Responding to a possible
arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Sudanese
President Omar al-Bashir, China said Thursday that the ICC's decision should
help to achieve stability in Sudan and a proper solution of the Darfur issue.
"The international community should create a more
favorable international environment," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Jiang Yu told
a regular briefing.
Jiang emphasized that the Darfur issue recently has
seen progress due to positive efforts from all relevant parties, including the
Sudanese government.
"Under the current circumstances, the tri-party
system of the Sudanese government, the Africa Union and the United Nations,
should play a major role in promoting the peace process in Sudan," she said.
Last July, ICC Prosecutor Luis Moreno-Ocampo filed 10
charges against al-Bashir and called for an arrest warrant.
The world court is reviewing the case before deciding
whether to issue such a warrant. A decision could come as early as this
month.