China’s President Xi Jinping has vowed that his country would play a “constructive role” in promoting peace talks in the Middle East, Chinese state media reported, according to AFP.

“Xi Jinping stressed China’s principled stance of promoting peace and urging talks, and reiterated it will continue to play a constructive role on this,” state news agency Xinhua said.

Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at a meeting commemorating the 110th anniversary of Xinhai Revolution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, October 9, 2021. — Reuters/File
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks at a meeting commemorating the 110th anniversary of Xinhai Revolution at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, October 9, 2021. — Reuters/File

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