China deeply concerned over continuing tensions in Middle East: spokesman

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China deeply concerned over continuing tensions in Middle East: spokesman

2026-10-28 16:27 Last Updated At：21:42

China is deeply concerned about the sustained regional tensions in the Middle East, and opposes attacks on civilian targets such as civil aviation airports, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Guo Jiakun said on Wednesday.

Guo made the statement at a regular press briefing in Beijing when asked to comment on attacks on Saudi Arabia newly launched by Yemen's Houthi group. The Houthis claimed on Tuesday that it had launched attacks on multiple targets in Saudi Arabia using ballistic missiles and drones, including the Saudi Defense Ministry and the Abha International Airport in southwestern Saudi Arabia.

"China expresses deep concern over the continuous tensions in the region and opposes attacks on civilian targets such as civil aviation airports. China calls on the relevant parties to resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation to help restore peace and tranquility in the Middle East at an early date," he said.

Senior Chinese legislator meets European Parliament trade committee delegation

Li Hongzhong, vice chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, met with a delegation led by Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade, in Beijing on Wednesday.

Li, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said the nature of China-EU trade relations is complementarity of strengths and mutual benefit.

As comprehensive strategic partners, China and the EU can fully find mutually beneficial solutions through equal dialogue, Li said, adding that the NPC is willing to work with the European Parliament to consolidate the sound momentum of exchanges and play a positive role in promoting the sound and stable development of China-EU ties.

Lange said the European Parliament's Committee on International Trade stands ready to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with the Chinese side and promote the stable and balanced growth of EU-China trade.