Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu said Wednesday that China hopes Libya can achieve a smooth transition of power.

Ma made the remarks in response to a question stating that, based on recent developments, Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) basically controls the situation in Libya.

Ma said China pays attention to major changes in the situation in Libya, and respects the choices made by the Libyan people.

"China hopes the new, future regime can take effective measures while bringing all parties together to restore normal social order as soon as possible, as well as endeavor to conduct political and economic reconstruction in Libya, allowing the Libyan people to live stable and happy lives at an early date," he said.

China always attaches importance to the role played by the NTC in resolving issues in Libya and maintains contact with the council, Ma said.