Beijing, May 7 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an "immediate and full ceasefire" over the situation in West Asia involving Iran and the US while urging all sides to prioritise dialogue and avoid any further escalation in the region, as reported by Xinhua.

The Chinese FM made the remarks during talks in Beijing with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, who was on an official visit to the country.

According to Xinhua, Wang said China opposes renewed conflict in the region and stressed that diplomatic engagement remains the best path forward and also noted growing international concern over the safety and normal functioning of shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, urging relevant parties to respond to glob...