China urges both sides in Sudan's armed conflict to cease fire as soon as possible and to avoid further escalation, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Sunday.

China hopes that all parties will strengthen dialogue and jointly advance the political transition process, the spokesperson added.

The armed conflict between Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces erupted early on Saturday.

(Cover: Chinese Foreign Ministry in Beijing, China, June 11, 2022. /CFP)