UNITED NATIONS, July 10 -- escalation of the Ukraine conflict, expressing deep concern over its intensifying military trajectory.

Speaking at the UN Security Council on Thursday, Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, condemned attacks on civilians and infrastructure, noting that escalating military confrontations have caused immense suffering and hindered peace negotiations.

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Sun called on all conflicting parties to exercise restraint, adhere to international humanitarian law, and resume dialogue at the earliest opportunity to reach a comprehensive and lasting peace agreement.

He emphasized that the parties must find a common denominator th...