As the US-Israeli war against Iran entered the two-week mark on Friday, global concerns are mounting with almost no signs of relief, along with growing causalities, soaring oil prices and tumbling stocks. Yet, amid no indication of any end in sight, China continues its shuttle diplomacy to push for de-escalation and a political settlement.

China on Friday called on all parties to play a constructive role in safeguarding the stability and security of global critical minerals supply chains and expressed opposition to undermining the international economic and trade order through "small-circle" rules.

The Japanese government on Friday signed off on a bill to create a "National Intelligence Council," a new command center for intelligence policy headed by the prime minister, and an operational "National Intelligence Agency," Asahi Shimbun reported. A Chinese expert said that this move will not only stoke tensions across the Asia-Pacific region but also facilitate Japan in advancing its scheme to revive militarism.

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will lead a delegation to France to hold economic and trade talks with the US from Saturday to Tuesday, China's Ministry of Commerce announced on Friday.

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced here Friday that at the invitation of the Vietnamese side, member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, member of the CPC Central Committee Secretariat and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong, and Minister of National Defense Dong Jun will be in Vietnam from March 15 to 17 for the first ministerial meeting of the China-Vietnam "3+3" strategic dialogue on diplomacy, defense and public security.

China expresses deep condolences regarding the deaths of students in the recent attack on an Iranian elementary school and extends sincere sympathies to their families, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday.

China's opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan region is consistent and clear. The US should strictly abide by the one-China principle and the three China-US joint communiqués, particularly the August 17 communiqué, stop arms sales to Taiwan, and take concrete actions to safeguard the stable development of China-US relations as well as peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday in response to a media inquiry on a Reuters report that claimed a major US arms package for Taiwan that includes advanced interceptor missiles is ready for US President Donald Trump's approval and could be signed after his trip to China this month.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announces: At the invitation of the Vietnamese side, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi, Member of the CPC Central Committee Secretariat and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong, and Minister of National Defense Dong Jun will be in Viet Nam from March 15 to 17 for the first ministerial meeting of the China-Viet Nam “3+3” strategic dialogue on diplomacy, defense and public security. While in Viet Nam, Wang Yi will co-chair the 17th meeting of the China-Viet Nam Steering Committee for Bilateral Cooperation with leader from the Vietnamese side.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, on Thursday held a phone conversation with Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla at the latter's request.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday held phone talks with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty over the current situation in the Middle East.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday called on all parties to urge those involved in the current conflict in the Middle East to cease military operations as soon as possible and prevent the situation from deteriorating further.

Zhang Guoqing, Chinese Vice Premier, said Tuesday that China is willing to collaborate with all parties to ensure nuclear energy better supports the development and prosperity of all nations, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Wednesday.

The US Israeli military strikes against Iran have entered 12th day with mounting civilian casualties, global oil prices lingering at high level and deepening risks of a full blown regional conflicts. As the conflict drags on with the potential turning into an "endless war," the US administration is also facing more domestic differing voices, meanwhile, US President Donald Trump again signaled that the war with Iran will end "soon."

In response to a question on whether the shuttle diplomacy carried out by special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi focuses solely on the Gulf region or also extends to Israel and the US in order to push for a ceasefire, or at least a ceasefire for now, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that, “I just introduced relevant efforts China has made on mediation. You may have also noticed that Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently held a phone conversation with Israeli Foreign Minister, and the special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue is currently conducting shuttle visits in the region.” Guo said that our goal is to promote an immediate ceasefire, push all parties back on the track of dialogue and negotiations, and prevent the situation from escalating further.

The current fighting is a war that should never have happened and does no one any good, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Wednesday, citing remarks of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, when asked to further elaborate on China's position on the Iran situation and its efforts to help de-escalate tensions and how to view the next development of the situation.

When asked to comment on reports that the US Department of Defense has moved parts of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) air defense system from South Korea to the Middle East, and if China opposes the US redeploying these weapons back to South Korea in the future, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday that “we've noted relevant reports. China's position of opposing the deployment of the US THAAD anti-missile system in South Korea remains unchanged.”

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday held a phone conversation with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani over the current situation in the Middle East.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday held a phone conversation with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar over the current situation in Iran.

The second Nuclear Energy Summit, the world's highest-level multilateral meeting exclusively focused on the topic of nuclear energy, kicked off in France on Tuesday. As attention on the nuclear energy intensifies, a Chinese expert emphasized its vital role and highlighted China's leading position in the field.

International passenger trains connecting China and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) will begin operating in both directions on Thursday, China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. announced Tuesday.

On whether Zhai Jun, special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, will coordinate and communicate on the issue of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday that Zhai is currently conducting shuttle visits in the region to give full play to China's mediation efforts.

"Iran's selection of a new supreme leader is a decision made based on its constitution, and non-interference in internal affairs is a basic principle of international relations," said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun at a regular press conference on Tuesday, when asked to comment on remarks by US President Donald Trump that the son of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei becoming Iran's next supreme leader is an "unacceptable" choice to him.

The US-Israeli military strikes against Iran have entered the 11th day. Iranian Ambassador to China Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli on Monday briefed media on the country's current crisis and the direction of its foreign policy. In response to a question raised by the Global Times at the press conference on Monday, Fazli said that under the leadership of the new supreme leader, Iran advocates for following a "three-step" scheme proposed by senior Iranian officials in a phone call to promote the de-escalation and a political solution.

Over the past few days, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, together with the Civil Aviation Administration of China, arranged for domestic airlines to significantly increase capacity for emergency flights to the Middle East to bring back stranded Chinese travelers. Thanks to the joint efforts of all relevant parties, over 10,000 Chinese travelers have returned safely and orderly from the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and other countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Tuesday when asked about latest update on the stranded Chinese travelers in the Middle East.

The US-Israeli military strikes against Iran have entered the 11th day. The escalating situation not only affects peace and stability in the Middle East, but also makes the navigation safety of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy shipping route, a spotlight of global attention. Iranian Ambassador to China Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli said Monday at a press conference that if security in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding areas cannot be guaranteed, Iran will implement regulation on passage through the strait, but he emphasized that this does not equate to closing the strait.

Improving people's livelihoods is a top priority in Afghanistan, and the Afghan government and all parties concerned should work together to promote the stability and development in Afghanistan and its early integration into the international community, said Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the United Nations (UN), on Monday.

The latest report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) on Monday showed that in East Asia, Japan has seen a significant increase in arms imports, while China has dropped out of the top ten arms importers for the first time since 1995. Additionally, the report turned a blind eye to the threat posed by the resurgence of Japanese militarism to regional and global peace and stability, routinely hyping the so-called "China threat" narrative.

Two framed photographs stood on the table - photo of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on one side and photo of his successor, Mojtaba Khamenei, the late leader's second son, on the other - as Iranian Ambassador to China Abdolreza Rahmani Fazli met the press at the Iranian Embassy in Beijing on Monday.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, on Monday held separate phone conversations with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and Bahraini foreign minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani on the situation in the Middle East and Gulf region, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday held a phone conversation with Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on the situation in the Middle East.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday held a phone conversation with Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani over the current situation in the Gulf region.

Spokespersons of Chinese Foreign Ministry and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Monday condemned the recent visit to Japan by Cho Jung-tai, chief of Taiwan's executive body, as a move aimed at seeking "Taiwan independence," which is despicable.

“I kept hearing explosions over there. Baby, I was really scared to death,” said a father, who was rushing forward, scooping up his young daughter and kissing her forehead lightly. This was a scene witnessed by the Global Times reporters at around 2:30 am on Monday at the passenger exit of the arrivals hall of Beijing Capital International Airport. The little girl had just landed on a flight from Dubai and emerged from the arrivals exit.

"China-LAC cooperation has no geopolitical calculations, does not target any third party, and should not be interfered with or affected by any third party," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a regular press conference on Monday, when asked how China will protect its partnerships in Latin America, as well as its assets and investments in the region as US President Donald Trump claimed that the US would not allow hostile foreign forces to gain a foothold in the Western Hemisphere, including in the Panama Canal, following his meeting with more than a dozen Latin American and Caribbean leaders last week, though he didn't mention China specifically.

Xi extends congratulations to Portugal's new president Antonio Jose Seguro

When asked to comment on Cho Jung-tai, head of the Taiwan island's “executive body,” traveling to Japan to watch a baseball game and claiming that the trip was private with no official arrangements, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Monday that "the person you mentioned harbors sinister intentions," adding that Cho sneaked to Japan in a furtive and clandestine manner to pursue petty and provocative moves seeking "Taiwan independence." Such despicable deeds and schemes are utterly contemptible, Guo said.

When asked to comment on Iran's Assembly of Experts naming Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said at a press conference on Monday that the Chinese side has noted the relevant reports. This is a decision taken by Iran in line with its national constitution.

China urges all parties to immediately stop military operations, prevent further escalation of tensions and avoid causing greater harm to people in regional countries, said Zhai Jun, the special envoy of the Chinese government on the Middle East issue, when meeting with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Zhai also met with Jassim Mohammed Al-Budaiwi, secretary-general of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) in Riyadh on the same day.

In roughly 90 minutes, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday addressed 21 questions ranging from China's relations with major countries of Russia and the US, to the situation in Iran and the China-Japan ties…In front of this barrage of challenging and complex questions, Wang, drawing on traditional Chinese classics and metaphors, faced them head-on and pitched China's diplomatic vision. This marks the 12th time that Wang Yi has addressed a press conference during China's "two sessions" as foreign minister, and his remarks have sent a calm and confident message that in a world marked by turbulence and chaos, China's approach and wisdom, embodied in its four global initiatives, constitute one of the important public goods it has offered to the international community.

“CA9542 is already waiting for takeoff.” For Chinese traveler Wang, sending out this message marked a moment of relief after days of uncertainty, as her return ticket had already been canceled four times, forcing her to repeatedly refund and repurchase tickets after being stranded in Dubai.

"Weapons are ominous tools, and should not be used without discretion." As a US-Israeli military operation against Iran entered its ninth day on Sunday with no de-escalation in sight, Iran's Assembly of Experts has reportedly finalized its decision on a new supreme leader. The spiraling crisis in the Middle East has alarmed many countries, drawing a warning on Sunday from China's top diplomat Wang Yi, who invoked a proverb from ancient Chinese philosopher Han Feizi to caution that war is an "ominous instrument" not to be used lightly.

The truth and value of this vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity are sinking in with people around the world and it's like a beacon lighting the way forward for humanity, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said during the press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress. He answered questions from journalists from home and abroad on China's foreign policy and external relations, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Diversity is the inherent nature of human society, and multipolarity is what the international landscape should look like, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday.

China and India are important neighbors and both belong to the Global South, sharing deep cultural ties and extensive common interests, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China. He answered questions from journalists from home and abroad on China's foreign policy and external relations, Xinhua News Agency reported.

The path of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries should be chosen by their people, and the choice of friends should be made by LAC countries themselves, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday.

A China that has grown strong and its 1.4 billion people will never allow anyone to justify colonialism or reverse the verdict on aggression ever again,Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress, responding a question regarding China's relations with Japan.

A China that has grown strong and its 1.4 billion people will never allow anyone to justify colonialism or reverse the verdict on aggression ever again,Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress, responding a question regarding China's relations with Japan.

China does not subscribe to the logic of “major-power co-governance,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress. He answered questions of journalists from home and abroad on China's foreign policy and external relations, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

The path of Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries should be chosen by their people, and the choice of friends should be made by LAC countries themselves, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.

“We welcome our European friends to step out of the 'attic' of protectionism and step into the 'gymnasium' of the Chinese market, where they can strengthen themselves and enhance their competitiveness,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress. He answered questions from journalists from home and abroad on China's foreign policy and external relations, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

The vision of building a community with a shared future for humanity is like a beacon lighting the way forward for humanity, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday.

No individual or force allowed to separate Taiwan from China: Chinese FM

China and the US are both major countries. Neither can change the other, but they can change the way they get along, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress. He answered questions of journalists from home and abroad on China's foreign policy and external relations, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Peace, cooperation, friendship should be new narrative of South China Sea: Chinese FM

China-India mutual trust, cooperation benefit common development; division, confrontation detrimental to Asian rejuvenation: Chinese FM

China always places neighboring countries in a priority position on its diplomatic agenda, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday.

China will remain most stable engine of global economy: FM

Economic, technological decoupling will only backfire: Chinese FM

China's diplomatic service will continue to be an enabler of the country's high-standard opening up and create a more favorable international environment for Chinese modernization, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday.

Future of China-Japan relations hinges on Japan's choice: Chinese FM

China-Africa friendship demonstrates strong vitality: FM

Two-state solution only equitable, widely recognized solution to Palestinian question: Chinese FM

Europe having correct perception of China crucial to China-Europe relations: FM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday that strengthening the system of safety protection for Chinese nationals and interests overseas is the unremitting pursuit of the Chinese foreign service in the new era.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds a press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress.

China always places neighboring countries in priority position of diplomatic agenda: FM

The Global South has become a key driving force in promoting a multipolar world, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday.

The Global Governance Initiative proposed by China could not be more timely, which quickly received support and responses from more than 150 countries and international organizations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Sunday.

China, US should uphold mutual respect, hold bottom line of peaceful coexistence: Chinese FM

China will work toward the goal of translating the vision and blueprint for building an Asia-Pacific community into actions and reality, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Sunday.

China calls for ceasefire in Middle East: FM

China-Russia relations remain “as steady as rock” despite test of winds and rains, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on Sunday on the sidelines of the fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress. He answered questions of journalists from home and abroad on China's foreign policy and external relations, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

Heads-of-state diplomacy is the anchor of Chinese diplomacy: FM

China's diplomacy stands firm on the right side of history: FM

With thick smoke and explosions engulfing Tehran, the joint US-Israeli military operation against Iran has entered its one-week mark. Meanwhile, in Washington, concerns are mounting over whether the US is being dragged into another Middle East quagmire and the enormous military expenditures involved.

The Iranian Embassy in China held a memorial service for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei on Friday.

When the US announced its withdrawal from global environmental governance frameworks such as the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, China has been actively participating in global climate governance and making contributions, He Hong, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) who is also an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, told the Global Times on Friday.

When asked about the assistance the Chinese government has provided to Chinese passengers stranded in some Middle Eastern countries due to the current situation in the region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Friday that "We attach great importance to the situation of Chinese passengers stranded in Middle Eastern countries. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs activated the emergency response mechanism at the earliest opportunity, guiding relevant Chinese embassies and consulates abroad to strengthen communication with foreign parties and making every effort to provide assistance to stranded compatriots."

"The international community should work together to promote peace, stop the war, and safeguard peace and stability in the Middle East," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said at a regular press conference on Friday, when asked how China views the tension between the US and Spain as US President Donald Trump reportedly claimed that Spain is a "loser" and accused the country of hostility toward NATO over its stance on defense spending and its refusal to allow its bases to be used for launching military operations against Iran.

China opposes the military strikes against Iran by the US and Israel in violation of international law, and supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and national dignity, and in defending its legitimate rights and interests, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday.

When asked to comment on reports that China is in talks with Iran to allow crude oil and Qatari liquefied natural gas (LNG) vessels safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday that the Strait of Hormuz and its adjacent waters are vital international routes for trade in goods and energy. Maintaining security and stability in this region serves the common interests of the international community, Mao added.

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Miao Deyu visited the Iranian Embassy in China on Thursday to offer condolences, expressing on behalf of the Chinese side profound sorrow over the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, according to a statement released on the official website of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday.

Certain Taiwan media outlets on Thursday reported and touted a bill on space cooperation between the Taiwan region and the US that had passed the US Senate Commerce Committee.

As the regional exchange of fire triggered by the US-Israeli attacks on Iran enters the sixth day, in the latest episode, rumors and denials surrounding the potential involvement of Iraq's Kurdish region as a proxy force in the conflict with Iran have emerged as a new flashpoint. The regional exchange of fire triggered by the US-Israeli attacks on Iran entered its sixth day on Thursday, with heightened attention focused on developments along Iran's western border.

When asked about what efforts China has made to mediate and de escalate the situation and what work it will carry out in the next stage, amid ongoing military strikes by the US and Israel against Iran and continued escalation of regional tensions, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Thursday that China is deeply concerned about the current tense situation in the Middle East.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday spoke separately in phone talks with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, saying that China will send its special envoy on the Middle East issue to regional countries to conduct mediation efforts.

The Chinese Embassy in Japan renewed its reminder for Chinese nationals to avoid traveling to Japan in the near future, citing recent harassment incidents targeting Chinese citizens in Tokyo, according to a statement on the embassy's official WeChat account on Wednesday.

US-Israeli military actions against Iran violate international laws and trade should not be instrumentalized or weaponized, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said in response to a media inquiry on media reports which claimed that US President Donald Trump threatened to impose a full US trade embargo on Spain if it refused to let the US military use its bases for missions linked to ‌strikes on Iran.

The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held a press conference on Wednesday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, one day ahead of the opening of its annual session. Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the fourth session of the 14th NPC, briefed the press on the session.

The National People's Congress (NPC), China's national legislature, held a press conference on Wednesday at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, one day ahead of the opening of its annual session. Lou Qinjian, spokesperson for the fourth session of the 14th NPC, briefed the press on the session.

In response to a question that the US and Israel recently launched military strikes against Iran, with some public opinion in Taiwan expressing concern that the mainland might follow the US approach in taking action against Taiwan, while other commentators said Washington's use of force globally could make the mainland more cautious about using force against Taiwan, Zhang Han, spokeswoman for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office said when and by what means to solve the Taiwan question is entirely the Chinese people's own business and brooks no external interference.

The Chinese Embassy in Japan warned Chinese citizens in Japan on Wednesday to beware of individuals who deliberately carry out targeted assaults, elbowing or ramming victims, causing injuries before quickly fleeing into crowds, as such incidents have surged recently and sparked widespread public concern.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday held a phone conversation with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar at the latter's request.

China will take necessary measures to safeguard its own energy security, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Tuesday, in response to a reporter's question that some analysts and officials in Asia claimed that US actions in Venezuela and Iran could impact China's oil supply and weaken China's diplomatic partners.

Responding to a question regarding military strikes against Iran by the US and Israel, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Tuesday that China is deeply saddened by the large number of civilian casualties caused by the conflict.

Under the leadership and unified coordination of the Chinese Embassy in Iran, the evacuation of Chinese citizens currently in Iran has basically completed, the Global Times learned from the Iran Federation of Chinese Organizations. In light of the increasingly severe and complex local security situation, the association's temporary evacuation task force is expected to leave Iran on Tuesday.

US first lady Melania Trump became the first spouse of a sitting world leader to preside over the UN Security Council (UNSC) on Monday. Yet her calling on member states to protect children's access to education has sparked wave of sarcasm and criticism after media reported that an airstrike killed at least 165 people at a girls' school in southern Iran.

US first lady Melania Trump became the first spouse of a sitting world leader to preside over the UN Security Council (UNSC) on Monday. Yet her calling on member states to protect children's access to education has sparked wave of sarcasm and criticism after media reported that an airstrike killed at least 165 people at a girls' school in southern Iran.

Fu Cong, China's permanent representative to the UN, said that China strongly condemns the targeting of children in attacks and urges parties to the conflict to fulfill their obligations under international humanitarian law, at a UN Security Council (UNSC) meeting presided by US first lady Melania Trump on Monday.

A Chinese fishing vessel and its crew, which was illegally hijacked recently by armed assailants in the waters off Puntland State, Somalia, were safely rescued on Monday, according to the Chinese Embassy in Somalia on Tuesday. The Chinese side strongly condemns this grave and malicious incident, which endangered the lives of the crew and international maritime security.