Amid rising Middle East tensions, China called for 『maximum restraint』 during a high-stakes UN Security Council emergency meeting Sunday. The session came after Iran launched retaliatory strikes on Israel, escalating fears of a regional war.
🚨 Gaza Conflict Spillover Warning
Dai Bing, China's deputy UN envoy, stressed that prolonging the Gaza crisis risks 『complex spillover effects』 across the region. With over 34,000 Palestinians killed since October, he emphasized: 『The world demands an immediate ceasefire.』
💥 Syria Strike Sparks Crisis
The flashpoint? A deadly April 1 airstrike on Iran's Syria compound – labeled a 『serious UN Charter violation』 by China. This incident set the stage for this weekend's dramatic escalation.
🎯 Will Israel Strike Back?
As Tel Aviv weighs retaliation, experts like Wang Jin note: 『Iran's calibrated strike signals strategic pressure, not all-out war.』 Despite intercepted drones and global anxiety, both sides appear to be hitting 『pause』 – for now.
🇺🇸 U.S. Plays Defense
America's focus? Damage control. While helping intercept Iranian missiles, Washington hasn't launched major counterstrikes – pushing instead for diplomatic solutions through backchannel talks.
🕊️ The Bottom Line: China reiterates that lasting peace requires implementing the two-state solution. As Dai declared: 『The Palestinian issue remains the Middle East's core challenge.』
