Big news from the diplomatic front: China's foreign minister Wang Yi just rang up his Iranian counterpart this week, urging everyone to hit pause 🛑 and choose peace. 🕊️
In the call on January 15, 2026, Wang Yi—also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee—reminded that countries should stick to the United Nations Charter, basically the global rulebook for respecting sovereignty and settling disputes without force.
Think of it like hitting reset on a heated group chat—everyone’s stepping back and trying to talk it out rather than dropping a heated message. 💬
He waved the no-go flag against using force or imposing one’s will on others, warning against a return to the “law of the jungle.” Instead, he cheered on unity, stability, and protecting the rights of the Iranian people.
On the flip side, Iran’s Abbas Araghchi briefed Wang on recent unrest, saying external forces stirred things up, but calm has now been restored. Iran is ready to respond to any interference, while keeping the door open for dialogue.
Bottom line: China is ready to play a constructive role as a peace partner. 🤝 Both sides hope cooler heads will prevail, using talks over tension.
We’ll keep watching to see if this call for calm leads to real progress in the region.
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
