China decries ‘unjust war’ on Iran as it calls for immediate ceasefire

China called for a halt to the “unjust war” in Iran in a phone call between top diplomats on Friday and expressed willingness to work with France to prevent other nations from being drawn into the conflict.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French president, that as members of the UN Security Council, the two countries should work together to firmly uphold international law and prevent the world from reverting to the “law of the jungle”.

“The urgent priorities are, firstly, to curb the spread of the conflict and prevent other countries from becoming further involved,” Wang said, according to a Chinese foreign ministry statement.

He called for a unified international push for an immediate ceasefire and further mediation efforts, urging the United Nations and the Security Council to fulfil their responsibility in restoring regional peace and stability.

Wang has spoken about the US-Israel war on Iran with counterparts from all permanent UN Security Council members except the US, including talks with Russia and Britain.

The escalating conflict “has not only hit global energy supply stability but also caused a massive humanitarian crisis”, Wang said on Friday.

South China Morning Post