Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi publicly condemned the US attack on Iran and advocated for political solutions to Middle East conflicts during a press conference in Beijing on Sunday. He spoke at the annual press conference of the National People's Congress, where journalists had a rare opportunity to question him. Wang stated, 'The war in the Middle East should never have happened.
The Middle East has been engulfed in flames. ' China had previously condemned the attack, called for an end to military operations, and emphasized security in the Strait of Hormuz for the global economy. The situation is explosive for China, as the US attacked another oil partner after Venezuela.
Beyond diplomatic condemnations, Beijing has not taken real actions or promised support to Iran. Wang also noted that China and the US must bridge differences ahead of an expected April visit by President Donald Trump to Beijing, though he did not confirm it, calling 2026 a 'significant year' for Sino-American relations. He emphasized that Beijing's ties with Moscow are unshakable.
Wang, a Politburo member, had phone calls with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, and other diplomats after the US attack. Specific Chinese actions in response remain unclear, and US confirmation of Trump's visit is unknown.