Beijing appeared to have helped push Tehran to accept the two-week deal with the United States, reflecting China’s growing ...

BEJING: China said on Wednesday (April 8) it welcomed a ceasefire in the Middle East, underlining its role in encouraging a ...

The spokesperson's comments came as a direct response to international developments involving the United States and Iran.

A Chinese diplomat said Beijing had made its “own efforts” in pushing for a ceasefire between the US and Iran, shortly after ...

China has welcomed the ceasefire between Iran and the US, amid reports that Beijing was involved in securing the two-week ...

US President Donald Trump said that he believed China had persuaded Iran to negotiate over the current ceasefire agreement. Can China confirm that claim? Second, if China was indeed involved, some ...

China has welcomed the announcement that Iran and the United States have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, and voiced support for mediation efforts by countries including Pakistan. At a regular press ...

China said on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz is a vital corridor for international trade in goods and energy, and that maintaining security, stability and unimpeded passage in the area serves the ...

Iranian people react after the ceasefire announcement at the Enqelab square, in Tehran, on April 8, 2026. Photo: AFP. While ...