China condemns US strikes on Iran as ‘brazen aggression'; presses for ‘dialogue and negotiation’
Times of India
by TOI WORLD DESKMarch 2, 2026
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China has strongly condemned the United States' military strikes on Iran, calling them "brazen aggression" that violate international law. The country urged an immediate ceasefire and a resolution through dialogue and negotiation to prevent further escalation of the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran. China's foreign ministry spokesperson, Mao Ning, emphasized the urgency of halting military operations to avoid spillover into neighboring regions, which could destabilize the broader Middle East.
The tensions escalated after Iran retaliated against US bases in the Gulf region, resulting in casualties, including one Chinese national killed in Tehran during the strikes. China has mobilized efforts to evacuate its citizens from Iran and Israel, advising them to leave "as soon as possible" through designated land routes. Over 3,000 Chinese nationals have already departed Iran, while those in Israel were instructed to seek safer areas or cross into Egypt.
China also criticized the US actions for not being authorized by the United Nations Security Council, calling for an emergency session of the council to address the crisis. Beijing highlighted the importance of respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Gulf nations and stressed that Washington's moves were a "flagrant violation" of international law. China's state-run media further condemned the strikes as "power politics and hegemony," aligning with its long-standing position against unilateral military interventions.
In a phone call with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reiterated calls for calm and immediate dialogue to
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Originally published on Times of India on 3/2/2026