China is shocked that the Israeli military is said to have been “authorized to kill any Iranian official.”
China is firmly against the use of force in international relations. The killing of Iranian leaders and attacks on civilian targets are by no means acceptable.
Zhai Jun, China’s Special Envoy on the Middle East Issue, has been traveling in the Middle East to urge ceasefire and end to the hostilities. He called for dialogue and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity. There should be no attacks on non-military targets or disruption to the safety of shipping lanes.
During his shuttle-diplomacy trip, Zhai Jun met with foreign minsters of SaudiArabia, Bahrain, Kuwait and Egypt, and secretary generals of the Gulf Cooperation and the League of Arab States. He also had a phone conversation with Qatar’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The countries commended China’s position and mediation effort.
China will not cease its effort for peace as long as the conflict continues.
: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China