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China Urges Cooperation Amid Iran Crisis and U.S. Tensions

3/9/2026

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China is carefully managing its response to the Iran crisis while preparing for U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Beijing.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the conflict should end, calling it a "war that should not have happened."
He urged viewing each other as partners rather than rivals.
He called for BRICS cooperation to boost economic ties and warned that energy security and U.S. tariffs could affect China.

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China is carefully managing its response to the Iran crisis while preparing for U.S. President Donald Trump to visit Beijing.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the conflict should end, calling it a "war that should not have happened."
He urged viewing each other as partners rather than rivals.
He called for BRICS cooperation to boost economic ties and warned that energy security and U.S. tariffs could affect China.