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National security experts warn that Israel's attack on Iran shows why Chinese land and asset purchases in the U.S. pose a significant threat to American security.
China is suffering a "terrible loss" in the Middle East and could convince some other party to "strike us," according to Gatestone Institute's Gordon Chang.
China condemns Israel's violations of Iran's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity and urges Israel to immediately stop all risky military actions, China's U.N. Ambassador Fu Cong said, state media Xinhua News Agency reported.
President Donald Trump's eventful week included securing a preliminary trade deal with China, deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles, and responding to Israel's strikes on Iran.
In response to Israel's attack, Lin Jian, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman, said, according to state media, that "China is highly concerned about Israel's attacks
China has issued advisories to its citizens in Israel and Iran of the "complex and severe" security situation in those countries on Friday, adding a warning to those in Israel to prepare for possible missile and drone attacks.
Wang, during his conversation with Araghchi, stressed Beijing's "clear condemnation" of "Israel's violation of Iran's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity," and expressed support to Tehran in "safeguarding its national sovereignty and legitimate rights."
China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, engaged with Iranian and Israeli counterparts following recent escalations, affirming Beijing's support for Tehran and
BEIJING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, held a phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi
The military strikes jolted investors, raising concerns that a broader Mideast conflict would disrupt the world’s energy supplies.