Beijing, April 8, 2026 (AFP) - China says 'welcomes' Middle East ceasefire agreement

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2026-04-08

China said on Wednesday it welcomed a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, after the two countries agreed to a two-week pause in hostilities shortly before a deadline set by US President Donald Trump. "China welcomes relevant parties announcing the reaching of a ceasefire agreement," foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning told a news conference, adding that China would continue to work towards restoring peace in the Middle East. sam-dhw/m......

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