A Chinese spokesperson called for an immediate stop to military operations in the Iran situation to prevent further escalation and resume dialogue to uphold Middle East peace and stability. China will continue to play its role as a responsible major country.
Regarding the Iran situation, Chinese spokesperson Lou Qinjian stated on Wednesday that China is closely following developments and calls for an immediate stop to military operations to prevent further escalation of tensions, resuming dialogue and negotiations to uphold peace and stability in the Middle East. He stressed that Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity must be respected. China maintains that mutual respect and equality between all countries, big or small, are what the progress of history demands and the primary principle of the UN Charter, Lou said. No country, he emphasized, has the right to dominate international affairs, dictate the destiny of other countries, or monopolize development advantages, let alone impose whatever it wishes on the world.
On Tuesday, Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a phone call with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar and voiced opposition to the military strikes launched by Israel and the United States against Iran, saying that the use of force cannot truly resolve the issue but will create new problems and grave repercussions. The true value of military strength lies not on the battlefield but in preventing war, Wang said, calling for an immediate halt to hostilities to prevent the conflict from spiraling. He stressed that all parties should abide by the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and refrain from the use or threat of force in international relations, an approach that serves the fundamental interests of all sides, including Israel. Wang expressed China's willingness to keep playing a constructive role in promoting de-escalation and demanded that Israel take effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and institutions. In response, Sa'ar said Israel attaches great importance to the matter and will safeguard the security of Chinese personnel and organizations.
These statements reflect China's diplomatic position on the Iran situation.
