China's Wang says 'deeply concerned' about Syria in talks with Egypt counterpart

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Wang held a joint press conference at Beijing's Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, wrapping up a two-day trip for "strategic dialogue". "The two sides are deeply concerned about the current situation in Syria and call for respect for Syria's sovereignty," Wang told journalists, urging the prevention of "terrorist and extremist forces from taking advantage of the chaos". Ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad fled the country after a lightning offensive spearheaded...