BEIJING, March 23 – Chinese officials issued an urgent appeal Monday for all nations engaged in Middle East hostilities around the Strait of Hormuz to cease combat operations and return to diplomatic talks, warning against what they called a destructive pattern of escalation.
Foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian expressed grave concerns about the potential for regional instability during a press briefing, particularly in response to questions about President Donald Trump’s pressure on Iran regarding the crucial shipping corridor.
“Should hostilities continue to escalate and the situation deteriorate further, the entire region will be plunged into chaos,” Lin Jian stated during the Monday briefing.
The Chinese diplomat emphasized Beijing’s position that military action would only perpetuate destructive patterns of conflict. “The use of force will only lead to a vicious cycle,” he declared, while also noting that the current conflict should never have started.
The statement reflects China’s growing diplomatic involvement in Middle Eastern affairs, particularly regarding conflicts that could impact global shipping routes and regional stability.
