Meanwhile, China has responded to the alleged chemical attack in Syria. The Chinese foreign ministry said China supports a thorough investigation into the incident, and a political resolution to the Syria issue.

GENG SHUANG CHINESE FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN "China is opposed to the use of chemical weapons under whatever circumstances and for whatever purposes by any country, organization or individual use. In regard to the alleged chemical weapons use in Syria, China supports a comprehensive, objective and impartial investigation. Before that, no party can predict the results and draw conclusions arbitrarily. The Syria issue is at a critical crossroad, and a political settlement is the only right way forward. There is no right use for military means. China is willing to work with all parties to support the efforts of the United Nations on the Syria issue, to ease the tensions there and promote the right settlement of the issue."