It has been two years since Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 went missing on its way to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur and China wants the international investigation to continue.

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei told reporters at a regular press briefing that China remains hopeful that the independent international Air Accident Investment Team can continue its investigation.

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China's call for a continued investigation came after the independent team said no MH370 wreckage has been found despite a continuing search in the South Indian Ocean. The statement was issued last Tuesday, the second anniversary of the plane's disappearance.

"The Chinese side has noticed the interim statement issued by the team, and hopes the team can continue investigation to find the cause of the incident and give a responsible explanation to the families of those on board," said Hong.

The spokesman spoke positively of the ongoing search efforts and the investigation conducted by China, Malaysia and Australia. The three countries, he said, have been in close communication and coordination.

"China will continue to keep close cooperation and communication with countries involved in the search efforts," Hong said.

Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 was en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur on March 8, 2014 when it disappeared. The plane was carrying 239 people on board, most of whom were Chinese nationals.

Aside from China, Malaysia also expressed hope that the plane will soon be found in the search area. China, Malaysia, and Australia are expected to hold a meeting to discuss the next step as the search fails to find any wreckage.

Australia's Minister for Infrastructure and Transport Darren Chester announced on Tuesday that Australia is committed to the search to solve the mystery behind the missing airplane.

"Finding the aircraft would give answers to the world, in particular the families of missing loved ones, about what happened," Chester said in a press release.

Chester said authorities have completed around 90,000 square kilometers of the 120,000 square kilometer search zones.

"As we search the remaining 30,000 square kilometer zone in the days and months ahead, Australia, Malaysia and the People's Republic of China remain hopeful the aircraft will be found," Chester said.

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