China reiterated their support for Sri Lanka's stance against the Panel of Experts appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General to investigate alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka during the battle against terrorism.

Responding to questions at a media briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Qin Gang said Sri Lanka has appointed its own Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission to probe any violations of human rights during the battle.

"China believes that the Sri Lankan government and its people are capable of handling various issues," the spokesman said.

"We hope the international community including UN Secretary General can create a favourable external environment for the Sri Lankan government to stabilize its internal situation and accelerate economic development," Qin said.