politics
China warns ‘flames of war’ spreading and calls on US to help manage differences ahead of Xi-Trump meeting
China’s top diplomat cast his country as a defender of peace and stability as war in Iran rages, while striking a conciliatory tone towards the United States ahead of a highly anticipated summit between the two nation’s leaders.
TL;DR
- China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an immediate ceasefire in the war with Iran and urged parties to return to negotiations.
- Wang Yi positioned China as a global force for peace and stability, contrasting it with the US.
- He expressed a conciliatory tone towards the US ahead of a summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump.
- Wang emphasized the need for both China and the US to manage their differences and foster a conducive environment for engagement.
- China's foreign minister also championed multilateralism and defended the role of the United Nations.
- He reaffirmed the strong and stable relationship between China and Russia.