China Says It Is Watching Middle East Tensions, Will Send Envoy to Region

TREE NEWS update: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China is closely monitoring developments in the Middle East, the Gulf and the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa, and is deeply concerned about the prolongation of hostilities and their spillover effects. Guo called on all parties to resolve differences through dialogue and negotiation and to achieve a sustainable ceasefire as soon as possible. China will send a special envoy to countries in the region in the near future to strengthen communication and promote dialogue, he said.