Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that major powers do not have the right to arbitrarily attack other countries based on military superiority. These words were spoken against the backdrop of escalating tensions around Iran and a series of diplomatic contacts between Beijing, the Middle East, and Europe.
The statement became one of China’s toughest signals in recent times — both to the US and Israel, as well as in the broader context of the global balance of power.
Support for Iran and direct calls to stop strikes
In a phone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, the Chinese minister confirmed support for Tehran in defending its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
According to Wang Yi, Beijing views its relationship with Iran as a “traditional friendship” and advocates for the protection of its legitimate rights and national dignity.
Separately, the Chinese side called on the US and Israel to immediately cease military operations, avoid further escalation, and prevent the conflict from spreading throughout the Middle East. These formulations were disseminated through state television CCTV.
Accusations of violating the UN Charter and the role of the Security Council
Simultaneously, Wang Yi held a conversation with Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al-Busaidi. During the discussion, he accused the US and Israel of violating the goals and principles of the UN Charter, stating that actions against Iran are a deliberate act of war-mongering.
According to the minister, China is ready to play a “constructive role” in resolving the crisis, including working through the platform of the UN Security Council.
For Beijing, this is an important diplomatic emphasis: China positions itself not as a bystander but as one of the architects of a possible political solution.
Signal to Europe: “the world risks returning to the law of the jungle”
The broadest statement in terms of meaning was made in Wang Yi’s conversation with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.
The Chinese diplomat warned that if major powers arbitrarily use force against other countries, the world risks sliding back to the “law of the jungle,” where international law ceases to function.
In this same context, Wang Yi emphasized that the Iranian nuclear issue should be returned to the path of political and diplomatic resolution, rather than being resolved by military means.
NAnews — News from Israel | Nikk.Agency previously noted that China’s increased activity in the Middle East reflects not only Beijing’s interests in the region but also its desire to act as an alternative center of influence amid the crisis of the Western security system.
What this means in geopolitics
Wang Yi’s statements demonstrate a shift in China from cautious formulations to a tougher rhetoric in defense of the principle of sovereignty.
For the Middle East, this means increased diplomatic competition among global players.
For Israel — an additional factor of pressure on international platforms.
For the US — a signal that Beijing is ready to publicly challenge the West’s right to unilateral forceful actions.
In the context of ongoing escalation, China is increasingly forming the image of a power opposing the “right of the strong” — while simultaneously expanding its own political sphere of influence.
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