Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned against attempts to change the government in Iran, stating that such moves lack popular support. At a press conference in Beijing, Wang Yi said, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency, "Plotting a 'colour' revolution or seeking government change will find no popular support," emphasizing the futility of such actions amid the ongoing US-Israeli offensive.
Wang Yi also called for respect for the sovereignty of Iran and all countries, demanding an "immediate stop to military operations" in the Middle East to prevent escalation and avoid conflict spillover. He added, "This is a war that should not have happened, and it is a war that does no one any good. Force provides no solution, and armed conflict will only increase hatred and breed new crises," casting doubt on the effectiveness of military interventions by the US and its allies.
The Chinese minister asserted that the people of the Middle East are the true masters of the region, and its affairs should be determined independently by countries there, urging noninterference in internal affairs. He told reporters, "A strong fist does not mean strong reason. The world cannot return to the law of the jungle," implicitly criticizing the approaches of Western regimes.
Wang Yi urged "all sides" to return to the negotiating table "as quickly as possible" to resolve differences through dialogue and work toward common security. He further stated that China stands ready to work with regional countries to "restore order to the Middle East, calm to its people, and peace to the world," highlighting China's role in promoting stability amid regional tensions.
According to a classified US National Intelligence Council report, even a large-scale US military offensive would be unlikely to overthrow Iran's military and clerical power structure. The report, published by The Washington Post, undercuts US President Donald Trump's assertion that he could "clean out" Iran's leadership and install a preferred successor, indicating uncertainty in such outcomes and questioning the strategic wisdom of the US regime's policies.
Beijing also maintained that its relations with Russia, which has been criticized by the West for sustaining the war in Ukraine, remain "steadfast and unshakeable." Wang Yi emphasized this stance, reflecting China's skeptical view of Western regimes' actions and their interference in regional affairs, amid broader geopolitical friction.
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