Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the United States and Iran to return as soon as possible to a path of resolution through negotiations, according to Chinese media as reported by N12. The call follows his conciliatory speech at the White House earlier Thursday.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday evening called on the United States and Iran to return promptly to a path of resolution through negotiations, according to Chinese media as relayed by N12. The statement follows his conciliatory speech at the White House, which The Zioneer first reported on Wednesday 06:51 Jerusalem, in which Xi urged peaceful coexistence between the US and China and regular military dialogue. The new appeal extends Xi's diplomatic push into the US-Iran arena, directly after the US-China focused White House address.
Xi's call arrives amid heightened US-Iran tensions and ongoing US-Iran nuclear talks, which reports indicate are nearing a framework. The Zioneer has previously documented China's consistent position: on July 17, 2026, China and Pakistan jointly called for a ceasefire between the US and Iran, and on July 8, Beijing criticized both sides for escalating tensions and urged a return to negotiations. The thread of Xi's US visit also included his arrival at Joint Base Andrews on Wednesday morning, a formal state ceremony, and a White House summit where President Trump noted Xi is the first Chinese leader to make two official visits.
No specific mediation proposals or timelines were disclosed in Thursday's statement. The phrase "as soon as possible" was not further defined. The report was attributed to Chinese state media and transmitted by Israeli news channel N12. The Zioneer's archive also notes that President Trump has previously called on Iran to return to the negotiating table, and that the US and Iran are reportedly days from a nuclear deal breakthrough.
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