"War cannot solve the problem in Syria," Chinese delegation spokesman Qin Gang told reporters at the G20.
The UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon, later told the leaders at the summit that any military action must have the Security Council's backing.
"Let us remember: every day that we lose is a day when scores of innocent civilians die," his office quoted him as saying. "There is no military solution."
Pope Francis added his voice to the calls for a peaceful solution, warning against the "futile pursuit of a military solution".
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has repeatedly ruled out her country's participation in any US-led military strike against Assad's regime, while the British parliament has also rejected the idea.
EU president Herman van Rompuy said while the Damascus chemical attack was “a crime against humanity” there was "no military solution to the Syrian conflict".
However, France has said it was ready to support US intervention.
G20 leaders remain divided over Syria action - Europe - Al Jazeera English
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