On June 18, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a routine briefing that China welcomes the reported signing by the US and Iran of a first-phase memorandum of understanding, saying it can help ease tensions and consolidate a ceasefire. China urged all parties, including the US and Iran, to honor commitments, warned that force cannot solve problems and said equal, rational and pragmatic negotiations are the proper route, calling on both sides to work toward positive outcomes in second-phas

On June 18, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a routine briefing that China welcomes the reported signing by the US and Iran of a first-phase memorandum of understanding, saying it can help ease tensions and consolidate a ceasefire. China urged all parties, including the US and Iran, to honor commitments, warned that force cannot solve problems and said equal, rational and pragmatic negotiations are the proper route, calling on both sides to work toward positive outcomes in second-phase talks.