Beijing is positioning itself as a central mediator by working to bring Iran and the United States toward negotiated settlements while simultaneously pursuing peace in Yemen. To support these objectives, Chinese officials have held back-to-back discussions with Saudi, Iranian, and Omani representatives. Chinese leader Xi Jinping emphasized during talks with Oman's sultan that the region must avoid becoming a battleground for major powers, while Foreign Minister Wang Yi pressed for regional stability.
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Beijing is actively escalating its diplomatic mediation to prevent new outbreaks of regio…: Beijing is actively escalating its diplomatic mediation to prevent new outbreaks of regional armed conflict.
Chinese leadership is heavily focused on preserving maritime security and keeping the str…: Chinese leadership is heavily focused on preserving maritime security and keeping the strategic Strait of Hormuz open to commerce.
Forthcoming shuttle diplomacy efforts seek to lay the groundwork for formal peace talks a…: Forthcoming shuttle diplomacy efforts seek to lay the groundwork for formal peace talks among regional powers.
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BEIJING: China said on Wednesday (Nov 4) that avoiding a return to hostilities in the Middle East was a "top priority" in its diplomatic efforts with countries in the region.
Beijing has stepped up efforts in recent days to resolve the eight-month-long crisis after US President Donald Trump issued a fresh war threat against Iran over the weekend.
"The top priority is to avoid the resumption of hostilities in the Middle East that would bring disaster to the region's people," Beijing's foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a news conference on Wednesday.
Beijing will "support Iran and the US in resolving disputes through negotiations, promote finding a political settlement to the Yemen issue, to help reach a proper and comprehensive solution for the opening of the Strait of Hormuz", she added.
China, a top economic partner of Iran, hosted back-to-back meetings on Monday with Iranian, Omani and Saudi officials in Beijing, urging a return to the negotiating table.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for shipping lanes to be protected and urged a "spirit of reason" in separate meetings with Saudi…
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