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Beijing 'open' to US airstrikes in Iraq

By Zhang Yunbi in Beijing and Agencies in Baghdad and Washington | China Daily | Updated: 2014-08-09 07:38

Washington shifts its stance as 'humanitarian disaster' worsens

Beijing responded on Friday to US President Barack Obama's announcement of airstrikes against extremists in Iraq, stating it has an "open attitude" to actions that respect Iraqi sovereignty and contribute to security there.

US military aircraft conducted an airstrike on Friday against Islamic State artillery used against Kurdish forces defending the city of Arbil, near US personnel, a Pentagon spokesman said.

Beijing 'open' to US airstrikes in Iraq

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