China welcomes end of 'Decisive Storm'

China has welcomed the Saudi-led coalition's announcement of the cessation of the "Decisive Storm" campaign and the early restart of the political process in Yemen.

"It is hoped that all parties concerned would take concrete actions to implement relevant resolutions of the UN Security Council and initiatives of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), resume negotiations as soon as possible, explore political solutions that conform to the realities of Yemen and accommodate the concerns of all parties, and bring national stability and lawful order back to Yemen at an early date," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei in press statements Wednesday.

The Defense Ministry of Saudi Arabia announced on Tuesday that the "Decisive Storm" campaign launched by the coalition in Yemen has met its objectives. It would cease at midnight and be replaced by the operation code named "Renewal of Hope".