China ‘appeals’ US, Israel, Iran to engage in talks for peace in Middle East

China’s top diplomat on Tuesday appealed to the US, Israel, and Iran to engage in talks and seize every opportunity for peace, according to the state-run Xinhua News. Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, and discussed the latest situation in the Middle East. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Wang Yi reiterated Beijing’s principled stance, emphasizing that all hotspot issues should be resolved through dialogue and negotiation, not through the use of force. “Talking is always better than fighting,” Wang said, adding that this approach is in the interests of Iran and its people and reflects the general aspirations of the international community. He expressed hope that all parties would seize every opportunity for peace […]