3 d. ago China’s Wang Yi urges new international deal on Iran after US, Israeli attacks

China’s top diplomat Wang Yi has called for a “new international agreement” on Iran while accusing the United States and Israel of destabilising the Middle East through military actions on Iranian nuclear facilities. Speaking at a joint press conference with his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot in Paris on Friday, Wang also voiced deep concerns about escalating tensions in the region and warned of the looming spectre of a “nuclear disaster”. His remarks came as Beijing, a key ally of an...

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6 d. ago Israel Urges China to Pressure Iran to Rein in Nuclear Ambitions

Israel Urges China to Pressure Iran to Rein in Nuclear Ambitions  Bloomberg

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2 w. ago Rubio Urges China to Persuade Iran Not to Close Strait of Hormuz

Rubio Urges China to Persuade Iran Not to Close Strait of Hormuz  The China-Global South Project

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2 w. ago Rubio urges China pressure Iran to keep vital oil choke­point Strait of Hormuz open amid price fears

Rubio urges China pressure Iran to keep vital oil choke­point Strait of Hormuz open amid price fears  Spectrum News

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2 w. ago Marco Rubio warns Iran against closing Strait of Hormuz, calls it ‘economic suicide’; urges China to inte

Marco Rubio warns Iran against closing Strait of Hormuz, calls it ‘economic suicide’; urges China to inte  Times of India

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2 w. ago US urges China to dissuade Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz

US urges China to dissuade Iran from closing Strait of Hormuz  Reuters

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3 w. ago China evacuates citizens from Iran and Israel, urges ceasefire

China evacuates citizens from Iran and Israel, urges ceasefire  Reuters

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3 w. ago China Urges Iran, Israel To 'Immediately' Take Steps To Cool Tensions

China Urges Iran, Israel To 'Immediately' Take Steps To Cool Tensions  ETV Bharat

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3 w. ago China’s Wang Yi decries ‘unacceptable’ Israeli attack on Iran, urges diplomacy

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called Israel’s attack on Iran an “unacceptable” breach of international law and urged measures to de-escalate tensions in phone calls with his Israeli and Iranian counterparts on Saturday. He told Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar that China could play a “constructive role” in the peaceful resolution of the Iran nuclear issue, saying diplomatic solutions remained viable and a peaceful resolution was still achievable, according to China’s Ministry of Foreign...

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3 w. ago Chinese envoy urges Israel to halt ‘risky’ Iran attacks, warns of consequences

A senior Chinese diplomat has urged Israel to halt its military actions against Iran as tensions between the two Middle Eastern rivals mount, warning the escalating conflict could have “serious consequences”. Fu Cong, China’s ambassador to the UN, told an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on Friday that the surging tensions in the region did not serve the interests of any party. “China urges Israel to immediately stop all risky military actions to avoid further escalation of...

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3 w. ago China expresses deep concern about Israel's attacks on Iran, urges de

China expresses deep concern about Israel's attacks on Iran, urges de-escalation  Reuters

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3 w. ago China warns of ‘serious consequences’ after Israeli strikes on Iran, urges de

China warns of ‘serious consequences’ after Israeli strikes on Iran, urges de-escalation  Anadolu Ajansı

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3 w. ago Embassy urges Chinese in Iran to stay alert after Israeli airstrikes, explosions

The Chinese embassy in Tehran called Iran’s latest security situation “severe and complicated” following Israel’s military strikes early on Friday, while also warning its citizens and businesses to monitor the situation and take precautions. “The embassy in Iran reminds Chinese citizens and businesses in the country to closely monitor the situation, enhance their safety awareness, and strengthen security measures,” it said in a statement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed...

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3 w. ago Chinese citizens in Iran, Israel need to prepare for attacks, embassies warn

The Chinese embassy in Israel warned its citizens on Friday morning to take safety precautions for potential attacks as Tehran considers a retaliation against Israeli strikes targeting its nuclear sites. The Israeli strikes were “significantly escalating the tensions” in the Middle East, the embassy said in a statement that urged Chinese citizens in Israel to closely monitor the evolving situation, remain calm, and stay vigilant. “Citizens are advised to prepare for potential attacks involving...

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3 w. ago China warns of fallout from Israel’s strikes on Iran, eyes role in easing crisis

Beijing has voiced “grave concern” over the potential fallout from Israeli strikes on Iran and urged all sides to prevent further escalation, while diplomatic observers highlighted China’s potential in coordinating with stakeholders and brokering a ceasefire. At a regular press briefing on Friday, foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said that China firmly opposed any violations of Iran’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, as well as actions that “escalate the tension”. “The sudden...

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