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China Appeals for Restraint in Middle East, Citing Active Communications to Salvage Fragile Iran Ceasefire
China’s Foreign Ministry has issued a formal appeal urging both Washington and Tehran to halt military escalations and return to dialogue after fresh U.S. strikes targeted Iranian missile installations. Spokesperson Mao Ning confirmed that Beijing is maintaining active communication with all relevant parties, including Iran, to rescue the failing ceasefire and protect the global nuclear non-proliferation regime.
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by News Desk
2026-05-26
China Appeals for Restraint in Middle East, Citing Active Communications to Salvage Fragile Iran Ceasefire

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  • Beijing Demands Immediate De-escalation: The People's Republic of China has formally intervened on the diplomatic stage, issuing a strong appeal for all combatant forces to immediately halt hostile actions and return to the negotiating table. Following a highly volatile wave of fresh United States military strikes targeted inside southern Iran, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning addressed reporters in Beijing, emphasizing that international disputes must be resolved through peaceful diplomatic engagement rather than localized military escalation.

  • Upholding the Broken Truce: The high-level statement from Beijing serves as a direct reaction to U.S. Central Command's confirmation that American fighter jets leveled active coastal missile bases and destroyed naval vessels allegedly preparing to emplace anti-ship mines. Mao heavily stressed that all relevant regional actors must strictly honor their previously agreed-upon ceasefire commitments. She added that a sustainable framework can only be reached through continuous dialogue and a balanced negotiation structure that successfully accommodates the legitimate security concerns of all participating sides.

The Non-Proliferation Factor: Reaffirming Beijing’s strategic boundaries regarding regional security, the Foreign Ministry spokesperson explicitly highlighted the absolute importance of preserving the global nuclear non-proliferation regime. She noted that a long-term political settlement to the underlying nuclear disputes between Washington and Tehran remains a primary prerequisite to ensuring structural and maritime safety across the Persian Gulf.

  • Active Communications Maintained: Highlighting China's ongoing behind-the-scenes leverage in the region, Mao revealed that Beijing has maintained exceptionally close, direct communications with all relevant parties—including the senior leadership in Iran—ever since the conflict ignited three months ago. Reaffirming their alignment with the broader diplomatic strategy of President Xi Jinping, she stated that China intends to proactively play an assertive, positive role in repairing the fractured regional fabric and restoring permanent tranquillity to the Middle East before global supply chains suffer irreversible damage.
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