In a significant diplomatic development, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov have jointly condemned recent military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran during a high-level phone conversation. The two powers expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, particularly following attacks that violated United Nations Security Council protocols.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry, through spokesperson Mao Ning, emphasized that the unauthorized military operations constitute a breach of international law and threaten regional stability. Beijing has called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and urged all parties to prevent further conflict proliferation. The statement highlighted China’s firm stance on respecting the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of Gulf states affected by recent counterstrikes.
China and Russia are coordinating efforts within international frameworks, supporting an emergency UN Security Council session to address the crisis. Both nations warned against a regression to ‘jungle law’ in international relations and advocated for multilateral solutions through dialogue and diplomacy. China specifically endorsed recent declarations by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) that emphasize diplomatic engagement as the only path to sustainable peace.
The escalating tensions have prompted concrete security measures, including the evacuation of approximately 3,000 Chinese citizens from Iran due to deteriorating security conditions. Chinese diplomatic missions have organized multiple evacuations while advising remaining citizens to enhance security precautions and depart promptly.
Additionally, China raised serious concerns about alleged American cyber activities targeting Chinese critical infrastructure, suggesting AI technology is being deployed to identify vulnerabilities in vital networks. Beijing has reiterated its determination to protect cybersecurity and has formally expressed these concerns to US authorities.
Regarding future diplomatic engagements, China confirmed ongoing communications about potential high-level meetings but stated it has no knowledge of a planned state visit by former President Trump. Chinese officials declined to comment on possible military support to Iran, directing attention to their official statements advocating for peaceful conflict resolution.