Beijing, March 18 -- China on Wednesday said it would continue its mediation efforts to push for a ceasefire and bring an end to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as tensions continue to escalate with fresh military developments and rising concerns over nuclear safety in the region.
According to a statement from the Chinese foreign ministry, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the war should never have occurred and that there was no justification for its continuation.
He made the remarks during a meeting in Beijing with Khaldoon Al Mubarak, the UAE President's special envoy to China.
Wang also expressed support for the United Arab Emirates in safeguarding its sovereignty and security.
Meanwhile, the Kremlin dismissed a report by The Wal...