# China says avoiding new hostilities in Mideast a ‘top priority’

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/china-says-avoiding-new-hostilities-in-mideast-a-top-priority/
- Published: 2026-11-04T08:43:58+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T03:12:51+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/china-avoiding-new-hostilities-middle-east-top-priority-6523286
- Topics: Asia, World

## Key points

- China calls preventing renewed Middle East hostilities its top priority.
- Beijing is urging Iran and the US to negotiate.
- China plans envoy visits to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia.

## Summary

China has made preventing renewed hostilities in the Middle East a top diplomatic priority, after US President Donald Trump issued a fresh threat of war against Iran. Beijing says it is working to bring the parties back to negotiations and sees renewed fighting as a danger to people across the region.

China recently hosted talks with Iranian, Omani and Saudi officials, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi urging protection for shipping lanes and restraint. President Xi Jinping warned against the region becoming a arena for rivalry between major powers; later this month, China plans to send its Middle East envoy to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia to promote peace talks and ease tensions.

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