China's Xi urges 'diplomatic' Mideast solution in talks with Jordan's king
China's President Xi Jinping (R) and King Abdullah II of Jordan (L) shake hands after a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on August 24, 2026 in Beijing, China. (Getty Images)
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged a "diplomatic" solution to the Middle East crisis as he told the King of Jordan on Aug. 24 that the sovereignty of countries in the region should be respected.
Xi told King Abdullah II during talks in Beijing that China values Jordan's "unique and important role in the region", which was thrown into crisis after the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28.
"China has always advocated for a comprehensive ceasefire (and) resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means," Xi said, according to a Chinese foreign ministry statement.
