Beijing, Rabi' Al-Awwal 06, 1432, Feb 09, SPA -- China said it would respect the vote of South Sudan for independence and wants peace and stability in the oil-rich region. The spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Minister, Lang Li said last night that China respects the choice of the Sudanese people and appreciates the tireless efforts of both the North and the South, to enhance the peace process between the two sides. --SPA 11:07 LOCAL TIME 08:07 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/863274