Damascus has rejected a proposal from Moscow to host a broad conference for the Syrian opposition with “Russia’s guarantees” aiming to form an expanded opposition coalition ahead of possible peace negotiations in Geneva
New report by human rights group claims regime is responsible for the death of 188,729 civilians, over 90 percent of all victims from nearly six years of war in Syria
“It’s not pressure that created the problem — it’s the intellectual cultivation and the mentors who were raised by the teachers of Al-Qaeda and the Wahhabi ideology… This is the fruits of decades of sectarian broadcasts and miseducation.”
Sources claim that Saudi-backed opposition developed a detailed scenario for what is required by the transitional stage and determining the fate of the political situation to save the Syrian people
Beijing and Damascus look to further cultural ties through education measures by increasing the number of scholarships and opening a Chinese language center in the capital
According to leaders in the Islamist and moderate groups, Western diplomats, and officials and civilian activists in Aleppo, 10 reasons can be noted for the “Aleppo coup”
Opposition leader calls on Beijing to flex greater influence towards the Syrian file during meeting with Chinese envoy in Turkish capital
It did not take long for the US to prove it was not a ‘friend of the Syrian people’ – if it ever was – but rather became a neutral actor at best
China’s special envoy for Syria meets with deputy prime minister Muallem and presidential advisor Shaaban in an effort to advance the stalled political process
China’s ambassador meets with Syrian officials in Damascus to discuss investment opportunities during the country’s upcoming reconstruction phase
Beijing says it hopes international and regional states will now play a constructive role in promoting a political settlement
We must not underestimate the extent of regional support for the opposition
Foreign ministry says Syria supports One China principle following election of pro-independence leader in Taiwan over the weekend
Countries sponsoring terrorism must come to see they have reached an impasse and need to change their positions if recent Security Council resolutions are to be successful, top advisor to President Assad tells Lebanese TV
Chinese Foreign Ministry announces it will host Syrian FM as Beijing attempts to play a more active role in finding a solution to the crisis
Chinese foreign minister announces plans following Syria talks between UN Security Council members last week
President Bashar al-Assad tells Chinese Phoenix TV that you cannot take any concrete political step before defeating terrorism, because this is the biggest obstacle, and this is the prime concern to every Syrian. Following is the full text of the interview, as published by SANA, the regime’s official news agency
Chinese FM confirms Beijing will attend the follow-up round of negotiations in the Austrian capital next week
Syrian FM welcomes Beijing’s support during Chinese delegation’s visit to Damascus
Chinese FM reiterates support for Syria’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity during meeting with Syrian presidential advisor
