China opposes Israel's recognition of Somaliland: FM spokesperson

BEIJING, Dec. 29 (Xinhua) -- China firmly opposes Israel's formal recognition of Somaliland as an "independent sovereign state" and its agreement to "establish diplomatic relations" with it, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said here Monday.

Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a regular news briefing, stating that China firmly supports Somalia's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and opposes any moves that undermine Somali territorial integrity.