China Calls for End to War in Middle East, Warns of Economic Impact

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian at his regular press briefing on Tuesday 17 March. Image: Chinese Foreign Ministry
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian at his regular press briefing on Tuesday 17 March. Image: Chinese Foreign Ministry

By Joe Cash and Xiuhao Chen

China called for an end to the war in the Middle East on Friday, warning of the impact on global energy, shipping and trade, with the nearly three-week-old conflict showing no sign of slowing.

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