Nov 8, 2026 — China’s special envoy for Middle East affairs Zhai Jun visited Iran and held talks with Iran’s deputy secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, the foreign ministry’s executive deputy minister, and the foreign ministry assistant minister heading the Persian Gulf department on China‑Iran ties and the current Middle East situation. China said force cannot resolve the conflict, urged respect for national sovereignty and security, and called on parties to pursue peaceful, pra

Nov 8, 2026 — China’s special envoy for Middle East affairs Zhai Jun visited Iran and held talks with Iran’s deputy secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, the foreign ministry’s executive deputy minister, and the foreign ministry assistant minister heading the Persian Gulf department on China‑Iran ties and the current Middle East situation. China said force cannot resolve the conflict, urged respect for national sovereignty and security, and called on parties to pursue peaceful, pragmatic political solutions to restore regional stability and development.