China’s foreign minister has condemned the war involving Iran, calling it something that “should never have happened” and warning that the world must not return to the “law of the jungle” as he urges an immediate end to the US‑Israel military strikes.

BEIJING, March 8 — China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, condemned the war in the Middle East and called on the United States to resolve its differences with Beijing.

Speaking at a press conference in the Chinese capital, Wang said the conflict, triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran, “should never have happened.”

“A strong fist does not mean strong reason. The world cannot return to the law of the jungle,” he told reporters during China’s annual political meetings, known as the “Two Sessions,” which provide insight into the country’s geopolitical strategy amid ongoing tensions with the United States and regional conflicts, including the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine.

“This year is indeed a big year for Sino-US relations,” Wang added, highlighting the strained ties since US President Donald Trump returned to office last year, followed by retaliatory trade tariffs between the two countries.

Beijing has previously condemned US and Israeli military actions in Iran, a country with which it maintains diplomatic and trade relations, including the killing of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Wang emphasised that China and the United States must “make careful preparations, create a suitable environment, manage existing differences, and eliminate unnecessary interference.”

He also reaffirmed China’s relationship with Moscow, which Western nations have criticised for supporting the war in Ukraine, saying that China-Russia ties remain “steadfast and unshakeable” despite the turbulent international environment. — AFP