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U.S. Urges China to Keep Iran From Shutting Key Trade Route
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged China Sunday to help deter Iran from shutting down the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade route, following American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. "I encourage the Chinese government in Beijing to call them ...
China ‘Strongly Condemns’ U.S. Strikes on Iran: Foreign Ministry
China's foreign ministry said on Sunday it "strongly condemns" U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, adding that they "escalate tensions in the Middle East." "China calls on all parties to the conflict, especially Israel, to cease fire as soon as possible," ...
China Fears Israel-Iran Conflict May Get ‘Out of Control’
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Wednesday his country was concerned that the conflict between Israel and Iran "may get out of control", warning that the region could slide into an "abyss." Israel and Iran exchanged fire again on Wednesday, the ...
Beijing Says Almost 800 Chinese Citizens Evacuated From Iran
Almost 800 Chinese citizens have been evacuated from Iran since Israel launched military strikes against the country last week, Beijing said Wednesday. "Currently... 791 Chinese nationals have been relocated from Iran to safe areas," foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at ...
Israel Hits Tehran Hard, But Can’t Keep It Up, Says Chinese Commentator
The Israeli military claimed to have obtained “aerial superiority” over Tehran on Monday, saying they expected a shorter timeline for the Iran war. Yet despite this dramatic escalation, a recent analysis by Phoenix Weekly, a Chinese geopolitical outlet, argues ...
Three Moves to Avoid National Collapse, A Viral WeChat Commentary on Tehran’s Existential Crisis
“Iran faces grave dangers and must take three critical steps, or the nation’s collapse is near,” warns an influential commentator Zhan Hao on WeChat. According to the author, Iran’s years of insufficient war preparedness have left it deeply vulnerable, and ...
China’s Xi ‘Deeply Worried’ by Iran, Israel Conflict
Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday he was "deeply worried" by Israel's military action against Iran, as China also accused U.S. leader Donald Trump of "pouring oil" on the mounting conflict. Following decades of enmity and a prolonged shadow war, Israel ...
China Accuses Trump of ‘Pouring Oil’ on Iran, Israel Conflict
China on Tuesday accused President Donald Trump of "pouring oil" on the mounting conflict between Iran and Israel, after the U.S. leader warned Tehran residents to "immediately evacuate". Following decades of enmity and a prolonged shadow war, Israel launched a surprise ...
China Tells Citizens in Israel to Leave ‘as Soon as Possible’
China's embassy in Israel on Tuesday urged its citizens to leave the country "as soon as possible", after Israel and Iran traded heavy strikes. "The Chinese mission in Israel reminds Chinese nationals to leave the country as soon as possible via ...
China Urges Iran, Israel to ‘Immediately’ Take Steps to Cool Tensions
China urged Iran and Israel to "immediately" take steps to reduce tensions on Monday after Tehran unleashed a barrage of missile strikes on Israeli cities and Israel struck military targets deep inside Iran. "We urge all parties to immediately take measures ...
Chinese FM Holds Calls With Israeli, Iranian Counterparts: Ministry
China's top diplomat Wang Yi held phone calls with his Israeli and Iranian counterparts on Saturday, the foreign ministry said, in which he made clear to both Beijing's support for Tehran. The two Middle Eastern powers exchanged fire on Saturday, a ...
China Says ‘Deeply Concerned’ Over Israel’s Strikes on Iran
China said Friday it was "deeply concerned" over Israeli strikes on Iran -- including nuclear and military sites -- condemning "violations" of the country's sovereignty and offering to help ease tensions. "The Chinese side... is deeply worried about the severe consequences ...