Afghanistan, May 9 -- China said the Middle East is at a critical stage and called for a full and lasting ceasefire, urging all sides to pursue political and diplomatic solutions.
China has called for a full and lasting ceasefire in the Middle East, warning that the region has entered a critical phase as tensions continue to rise.
In a statement published on Friday, a spokesperson for China's foreign ministry said Beijing is maintaining contact with parties involved in the crisis, including Israel, at different diplomatic levels.
The ministry said China supports political and diplomatic efforts to resolve disputes and stressed that reducing tensions would help preserve stability across the Gulf and the broader Middle East.
Beijing added...