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China Urges Political Dialogue To Resolve Middle East Conflict

Published 2h ago · Latest report 56m ago · Diplomacy

Affects China and Iran · Covered in 3 countries

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China urges Middle East factions to pursue political dialogue rather than renewed warfare.

China's top diplomat met with a senior Iranian national security official in Beijing to advocate for diplomatic negotiations over armed conflict in the Middle East. Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized that political solutions remain the only effective path forward for all involved parties. The talks underscore Beijing's diplomatic engagement in regional stability.

The participantsWang Yi met with Ali Bagheri Kani in Beijing.
The diplomatic stanceChina urged all regional factions to abandon armed confrontation.

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South China Morning PostTalks are the only way out, China tells Iran as US threat hangs over Middle East56m ago · open ↗

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China maintains close economic and diplomatic ties with Iran and has frequently positioned itself as a mediator in international conflicts, seeking to expand its influence in the Middle East while securing vital energy supplies.

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China's foreign minister told a visiting Iranian security official that dialogue and negotiation are essential to resolving conflicts in the Middle East.

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