BEIJING, Dec. 23 (Xinhua) -- China on Monday pledged to work with all relevant parties to help South Sudan resume stability as soon possible.

China is greatly concerned with the development of South Sudan's situation, and is promoting negotiation with its own way, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a regular press briefing.

Hua noted China is keeping close communication with South Sudan, its neighboring countries as well as regional organizations such as the African Union.

"We will work with all relevant parties to promote the conflicting sides in solving their disputes through dialogue and negotiation, and promote the situation of South Sudan to resume stability as soon as possible," said Hua.