China 'strongly urges' immediate halt to Mideast war operations

Published June 11, 2026 Updated June 11, 2026 01:27pm

China “strongly” urged an immediate halt to military operations in the Middle East, as the United States launched fresh attacks on Iran, AFP reports.

“China strongly urges the relevant parties to immediately cease military operations, return to dialogue and negotiation, respond to the mediation efforts of relevant countries, and achieve a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire as soon as possible,” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian told a regular press conference in response to a question about the Middle East situation.

China’s foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian. — Photo courtesy MFA_China/X
China’s foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian. — Photo courtesy MFA_China/X

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