On Tuesday, Chinese President Xi Jinping urged all sides in the Iran-Israel crisis to move quickly to reduce tensions and stop the situation from getting worse.
Speaking in the midst of escalating regional tensions, especially between Israel and Iran, President Xi emphasized that “war is not the solution to any problem” and emphasized the value of communication and diplomacy in settling conflicts.
Chinese official media cited Xi as stating, “All relevant parties should exercise restraint and take concrete steps to reduce tensions as soon as possible.”