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China urges Middle East ceasefire, condemns attacks on UAE amid rising regional tensions

By The South Asia Times

BEIJING - China on Thursday called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East and voiced concern over recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates, warning against further escalation in the region as tensions continue to rise around the Strait of Hormuz.

Speaking at a regular press briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China was “deeply concerned” about the attacks targeting the UAE and opposed actions that could intensify instability in the Gulf.

“China has all along believed that the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of the Middle East and Gulf countries should be earnestly respected, and civilians and non-military assets should be protected,” Lin said.

“The pressing priority is to realize an immediate and full ceasefire and prevent further spread of the conflict,” he added.

The remarks came after reports of attacks on facilities in the UAE’s Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone and oil tankers attempting to pass through the Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.

During the same briefing, Lin also reiterated Beijing’s opposition to what he described as U.S. “hegemonic acts” in Venezuela and condemned expanded American sanctions on Cuba.

China accused Washington of violating international law through its military actions in Venezuela and said it firmly supports Caracas in safeguarding its sovereignty and national dignity.

On Cuba, Lin said the latest U.S. sanctions seriously harmed the Cuban people’s right to development and urged Washington to end its blockade and “all forms of coercion and pressure” against Havana.

The spokesperson also criticized what he described as growing “remilitarization” efforts in Japan, saying recent public protests against constitutional revisions reflected rising opposition within Japanese society to military expansion policies.

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