China believes Turkey can overcome temporary economic difficulties

China’s Foreign Ministry on Friday said Turkey was capable of dealing with "temporary economic difficulties".

“Turkey's stability and development are conducive to regional peace and stability,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said in a statement.

"China believes that Turkey has the ability to overcome temporary economic difficulties and hopes that all parties concerned will resolve their differences through dialogue,” Lu said.

Beijing always pays importance to China-Turkey cooperation in the fields of economy, trade and finance, he added.

Relations between Ankara and Washington have been rocky since Aug. 1, when the U.S. imposed sanctions on two Turkish government ministers after Turkey refused to release an American pastor facing terrorism-related charges.

Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump upped the ante by doubling U.S. tariffs on Turkish aluminum and steel imports.

In response, Turkey raised tariffs on several U.S.-made goods, including alcohol and tobacco products and vehicles.