China urged Myanmar on Sunday to stop violence and protect Chinese companies and personnel after attacks on Chinese-financed factories there, China's state-run CGTN news service said.

It said that according to reports, several people were injured but the identities of arsonists had not yet been ascertained.

"China urges Myanmar to take further effective measures to stop all acts of violence, punish the perpetrators in accordance with the law and ensure the safety of life and property of Chinese companies and personnel in Myanmar," CGTN said, quoting a Chinese embassy statement.

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