China has no self-interests in Syrian issue, respects Arab people's democracy appeal

China has no self-interests in the Syrian issue and respects the demand for democracy by the Arab people, Premier Wen Jiabao said here on Wednesday.

"China does not take sides with any party, including the government of Syria. We make our own right judgement and determine our own position on this issue on the basis of actual facts," Wen told a press conference after the conclusion of the annual parliamentary session.

China believes that the demand for democracy by the Arab people must be respected and truly responded to, Wen said.