China supports the idea of peaceful coexistence and unblocking of communications. Chen Ming, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of the Chinese embassy in Armenia, stated this while speaking with reporters Tuesday—and in response to Armenian News-NEWS.am's question about Beijing's position on the “Zangezur corridor” issue.

Chen expressed hope that the countries of the South Caucasus will solve all existing problems through peaceful dialogue and negotiations. According to him, Beijing is interested in leading Chinese companies playing their role in the development of the region, including in high tech and some other sectors.

"Since we [i.e. China] are interested in all this, we are ready to support the peaceful solution of problems in the region, thus contributing to the development of the Belt and Road Initiative and the engagement of the [South Caucasus] region in that initiative," the Chinese diplomat added.