© VCGDebris and damaged cars at the site of an Iranian missile strike • Ramat Gan, Central Israel • June 19, 2025
in settling the conflict in the Middle East, and the use of force is not the right way to resolve international disputes, according to the Xinhua News Agency.
During phone talks with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, over the situation in the Middle East, Xi urged the conflicting parties, especially Israel, to cease fire as soon as possible.
The Chinese president said that
protecting civilians' safety is the top priority amid the Iran-Israel tensions,
calling on the conflicting parties to strictly follow international law, and resolutely avoid harming innocent civilians.
Dialogue and negotiation are the fundamental way out, he said, calling on the international community, particularly major countries that have a special influence on the parties to the conflict, to make efforts to cool down the situation.
China stands ready to continue to strengthen communication and coordination with all parties, pool their efforts, and uphold justice, so as to play a constructive role in restoring peace in the Middle East, he said.
Comment: Congressional pushback against involvement in the war with Iran is fierce. We shall soon see for whom DJT's loyalties 'lie'.