Beijing, June 23 -- China has called on the international community to take stronger steps to prevent the current conflict from impacting the global economy.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Gu Jiaqun emphasized that the Gulf region and its surrounding waters are among the world's most crucial trade routes, and instability there poses significant risks to global economic activity.

Gu stated, "China urges all parties to avoid repeated escalation and to prevent the spread of war. It is essential to return to the path of a political solution."

He further added that China calls on the international community to intensify efforts aimed at de-escalation, conflict resolution, and preventing regional instability from further undermining g...