Israel Iran War · 8 March 2026

China's Wang Yi Says Iran War Was Unnecessary

Regional conflict in the Middle East, including US and Israeli attacks on Iran, was condemned by China's foreign minister. Wang Yi, speaking on Sunday at the Two Sessions, stated this viewpoint while noticeably avoiding direct US criticism. He stressed mutual respect, highlighting US-China relations ahead of President Donald Trump's visit from 31 March to 2 April.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 March 2026 at 11:22

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