Reply #7: China is still hoping it will get back to normal... [View All]

[jakeXT]

What's also fueling the uncertainty about Libya's future is the involvement of foreign powers, which may seek to have a hand in the post-Gaddafi era for their own benefit."

China recognised Libya's National Transitional Council as Libya's "ruling authority" last month, saying the umbrella of rebel groups against Gaddafi's rule had vowed to respect Beijing's economic interests.

Libya's interim council has promised rewards for those who took a leading role in backing the revolt against Gaddafi, raising concern that China could be disadvantaged in the key energy sector.

China did not use its U.N. Security Council veto power in March to block a resolution that authorised the NATO bombing campaign against Gaddafi's forces, but it condemned the expanding strikes and repeatedly urged compromise between his government and the rebels.

http://af.reuters.com/article/libyaNews/idAFL3E7LL0DN20111021?pageNumber=2&virtualBrandChannel=0