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China urges immediate ceasefire after US, Israel strike Iran

In response to the massive joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign launched against Iran, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Saturday expressing "deep concerns" over the rapidly deteriorating situation.

Reuters WORLD
Published February 28,2026
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China's ministry of ⁠foreign affairs on ⁠Saturday expressed deep concerns over ⁠the U.S. and Israel's military strikes against Iran, urging an ⁠immediate ceasefire.

The ministry ⁠said Iran's national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity should ⁠be respected, and urged all sides to avoid further ⁠escalation ‌of ‌tensions, and ⁠to ‌resume dialogue and negotiations.