Key facts
- China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged dialogue to de-escalate Middle East tensions.
- President Xi Jinping called for a diplomatic solution to the Middle East crisis and the Palestinian issue.
- China and Jordan jointly called for the Strait of Hormuz to return to normal.
- The calls for de-escalation come amid heightened tensions involving Iran.
China is actively engaging in diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions in the Middle East, with its top officials calling for dialogue and comprehensive solutions to regional crises. Foreign Minister Wang Yi described the region as being at a critical juncture, emphasizing the need for de-escalation.
President Xi Jinping echoed these sentiments, advocating for a diplomatic resolution to the ongoing Middle East crisis and a broader approach to the Palestinian issue. In a separate development, China, alongside Jordan, issued a call for the Strait of Hormuz to return to normal operations following recent conflicts involving the United States and Iran.