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China Urges Negotiations to Halt Middle East Conflict

3/23/2026

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China calls for an end to the Middle East conflict and urges negotiations to prevent regional chaos.
Foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian warns continued hostilities would create a "vicious cycle" and harm global energy and trade.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges strategic coordination with France to prevent further escalation.
The conflict threatens China's economic interests by risking inflation and disrupting the Belt and Road initiative through unstable energy flows.

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China calls for an end to the Middle East conflict and urges negotiations to prevent regional chaos.
Foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian warns continued hostilities would create a "vicious cycle" and harm global energy and trade.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urges strategic coordination with France to prevent further escalation.
The conflict threatens China's economic interests by risking inflation and disrupting the Belt and Road initiative through unstable energy flows.