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China's Wang Yi Urges Ceasefire Amid U.S.-Israeli Strikes

4/6/2026

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Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister, urged de-escalation in the Middle East and called for an immediate ceasefire after U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran.
He noted the worsening situation and said China will work with Russia in the United Nations Security Council to address the conflict.
The dialogue signals strengthening China–Russia ties amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Sergei Lavrov, Russia's Foreign Minister, participated in the call.

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Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister, urged de-escalation in the Middle East and called for an immediate ceasefire after U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran.
He noted the worsening situation and said China will work with Russia in the United Nations Security Council to address the conflict.
The dialogue signals strengthening China–Russia ties amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Sergei Lavrov, Russia's Foreign Minister, participated in the call.