China says avoiding new hostilities in Mideast a 'top priority'
- BEIJING: China said on Wednesday (Nov 4) that avoiding a return to hostilities in the Middle East was a "top priority" in its diplomatic efforts with countries in the region.
- Beijing has stepped up efforts in recent days to resolve the eight-month-long crisis after US President Donald Trump issued a fresh war threat against Iran over the weekend.
- "The top priority is to avoid the resumption of hostilities in the Middle East that would bring disaster to the region's people," Beijing's foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a news conference on Wednesday.
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- BEIJING: China said on Wednesday (Nov 4) that avoiding a return to hostilities in the Middle East was a "top priority" in its diplomatic efforts with countries in the region.
- Beijing has stepped up efforts in recent days to resolve the eight-month-long crisis after US President Donald Trump issued a fresh war threat against Iran over the weekend.
- "The top priority is to avoid the resumption of hostilities in the Middle East that would bring disaster to the region's people," Beijing's foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a news conference on Wednesday.
Sources: CNA