China urges against escalation of Middle East war

Published June 10, 2026 Updated June 10, 2026 12:35pm

China has said it was “deeply concerned” over the conflict in the Middle East and urged against escalation after Washington carried out strikes on Iran over the downing of a US helicopter, according to AFP.

“Various relevant parties should maintain calm and exercise restraint, stop intensifying the conflict and escalating the situation, take concrete measures to ease and cool down tensions,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian tells a news briefing.

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