China has urged all parties in Yemen to ceasefire immediately and resolve issue through negotiations and political process.

Addressing UN Security Council, China's permanent representative to the world body, Zhang Jun said the international community must step up its efforts to push for an early breakthrough in the political settlement of the Yemen issue.

He said China supports the search for a solution to the Yemeni problem from three aspects including a nationwide cease-fire, economic and humanitarian measures and comprehensive political negotiations.