China calls for US-Iran talks as war upends Gulf states’ global ties

ND Neil Denslow,Raymond MaSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-03-25 · 09:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Amidst ongoing conflict in the Middle East, China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, urged Iran to engage in negotiations with the United States. In a phone call on Tuesday, Wang told Iranian diplomat Abbas Araghchi that dialogue is preferable to conflict, emphasizing the need for all parties to initiate the peace process swiftly. This call for talks comes as the conflict threatens to escalate, impacting global ties, particularly those of Gulf states. The status of potential peace talks remains unclear, especially given Iran's rejection of a reported US ceasefire proposal. China's intervention highlights its growing diplomatic role in the region.

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Wang Yi stated that 'All parties should seize every opportunity to begin the peace process as soon as possible.'

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Wang Yi told Abbas Araghchi by phone that 'Talking is better than fighting'.

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China’s top diplomat encouraged his Iranian counterpart to pursue negotiations with the United States.

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Iran has derided a reported US 15-point ceasefire plan.

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China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, encouraged his Iranian counterpart to pursue negotiations with the United States as conflict in the Middle East threatens to enter a second month. “Talking is better than fighting,” Wang told Abbas Araghchi by phone on Tuesday, according to the Chinese foreign ministry. “All parties should seize every opportunity to begin the peace process as soon as possible.” Confusion surrounds the status of peace talks, as Iran has derided a reported US 15-point ceasefire plan...

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