A high-stakes phone conversation unfolded Tuesday between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa’ar, spotlighting regional unrest, as Beijing reports on March 4.
Sa’ar shared Israel’s views on the situation, prompting Wang to champion dialogue-based solutions for international and area-specific challenges. All actors must honor UN Charter rules, shunning violence or threats thereof, in line with everyone’s vital stakes.
Wang reviewed China’s years-long campaign for a political Iran nuclear resolution. Iran-US talks showed promise, embracing Israel’s concerns, yet were unfortunately halted. China opposes the military assaults by Israel and America on Iran, cautioning that arms resolve nothing but ignite new troubles and profound risks.
‘Military might shines in averting war, not waging it,’ Wang declared. He urged stopping attacks now to block escalation. Beijing’s impartiality on Middle East affairs endures, with constructive involvement assured for peace.
Protecting Chinese people and entities in Israel was another key ask from Wang, met with Sa’ar’s pledge of utmost priority and solid security steps. In a volatile landscape, such outreach could foster de-escalation.