Xi says all hostilities must end immediately in Middle East

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Wednesday, 20 May, 2026, 09:49
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday said that the situation of the Gulf region in the Middle East is at a critical juncture between war and peace, and all hostilities must end immediately.
Xi made the remarks when holding talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who is on a state visit to China.
He stressed that an early end to the conflict would help reduce disruptions to energy supplies and support the smooth functioning of industrial and supply chains.

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