{"id":6747,"date":"2026-03-09T15:56:52","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T15:56:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jubaglobal.com\/?p=6747"},"modified":"2026-03-09T15:56:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T15:56:53","slug":"china-warns-of-spreading-flames-of-war-while-welcoming-xi-trump-summit-amid-iran-conflict","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/china-warns-of-spreading-flames-of-war-while-welcoming-xi-trump-summit-amid-iran-conflict\/","title":{"rendered":"China Warns of Spreading \u2018Flames of War\u2019 While Welcoming Xi-Trump Summit Amid Iran Conflict"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"1320\" src=\"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1977\/2026\/03\/IMG_3659.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6748\" srcset=\"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1977\/2026\/03\/IMG_3659.jpeg 1320w, https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1977\/2026\/03\/IMG_3659-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1977\/2026\/03\/IMG_3659-1024x1024.jpeg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As the <strong>US-Israel-Iran war<\/strong> enters its second week on March 9, 2026, China has positioned itself as a vocal advocate for peace and restraint, warning that the \u201cflames of war\u201d are rapidly spreading across West Asia and threatening global stability. In a high-profile address on the sidelines of China\u2019s annual National People\u2019s Congress sessions, Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned the ongoing US-Israeli military operations against Iran as a conflict that \u201cshould never have happened\u201d and \u201cbenefits no one,\u201d while calling for an immediate ceasefire to prevent further escalation and spillover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The remarks come at a delicate moment for Beijing: deeply concerned about the war\u2019s impact on energy supplies, regional alliances, and international order, yet signaling openness to high-level engagement with Washington. Chinese leader Xi Jinping is preparing to host US President Donald Trump in Beijing later this month for a highly anticipated summit expected to address trade tensions, Taiwan, and other bilateral issues\u2014now complicated by the Middle East crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Beijing\u2019s Diplomatic Stance: Defender of Peace Amid Escalation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreign Minister Wang Yi, speaking at a Sunday news briefing, framed China as \u201cthe world\u2019s most important force of peace, stability and justice.\u201d He reiterated Beijing\u2019s urgent demand for an immediate halt to military actions, emphasizing respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity\u2014not just for Iran, but for all countries in the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wang explicitly warned against external attempts at regime change or \u201ccolor revolutions\u201d in Iran, stating that such efforts \u201cwill find no popular support\u201d and could worsen instability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He condemned the US-Israeli strikes as lacking UN Security Council authorization and violating international law, echoing earlier Foreign Ministry statements opposing unilateral force.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Beijing has called for protecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz\u2014vital for global oil flows, including China\u2019s imports\u2014and urged parties to return to dialogue rather than confrontation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>China\u2019s response blends principled criticism with pragmatic restraint. While joining Russia in requesting an emergency UN Security Council session after the war\u2019s outbreak on February 28, Beijing has avoided direct military involvement or binding commitments to Tehran. Analysts note that China lacks significant force projection in the Middle East and prioritizes avoiding entanglement in a conflict it cannot control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The war has already disrupted energy markets, with oil prices surging past $100 per barrel due to attacks on Iranian facilities and threats to Gulf shipping. As a major importer reliant on Middle Eastern crude, China faces economic risks from prolonged instability, including higher costs and supply uncertainties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Xi-Trump Summit: Opportunity Amid Tension<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite sharp criticism of US actions, Wang struck a conciliatory note toward Washington, signaling that the planned Xi-Trump summit remains on track. He described dialogue as essential to prevent \u201cmisunderstandings and misjudgments\u201d that could escalate toward broader confrontation, urging both sides to \u201ctreat each other with sincerity and good faith\u201d to make 2026 a \u201clandmark year\u201d for stable US-China relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The summit, tentatively scheduled for late March in Beijing, was already anticipated to tackle trade frictions, technology restrictions, and geopolitical flashpoints like Taiwan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Iran war adds a new layer: Beijing views the conflict as testing US resolve and overextension, potentially creating leverage if Washington becomes bogged down in the Middle East.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experts suggest China may see strategic benefits in a prolonged US distraction, while avoiding actions that could jeopardize economic talks or provoke escalation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Trump has dismissed Iranian leadership changes and vowed intensified strikes, demanding unconditional surrender. China has not endorsed such demands, instead pushing for sovereignty and diplomacy. Yet Wang\u2019s comments indicate Beijing intends to insulate core bilateral ties from the crisis, betting that engagement serves mutual interests more than confrontation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Broader Implications: A Multipolar Calculus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>China\u2019s approach reflects a calculated balancing act. As a strategic partner to Iran\u2014bolstered by a 25-year cooperation agreement\u2014Beijing has upgraded ties with Tehran but stops short of security guarantees. It has evacuated nationals from high-risk areas in Iran and Israel, underscoring caution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The war highlights Beijing\u2019s broader foreign policy: opposing US-led interventions and regime-change efforts while promoting itself as a stabilizing alternative in a multipolar world. By calling for ceasefires and mediation (including plans for a special envoy), China aims to burnish its image as a responsible global power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, limited leverage over US military decisions constrains Beijing\u2019s influence. If the conflict drags on, disrupting global trade and energy, China could face domestic economic pressures while navigating the delicate Xi-Trump dynamic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As missiles continue to fly and oil prices fluctuate, China\u2019s warnings of spreading \u201cflames of war\u201d serve as both a genuine alarm and diplomatic positioning. With the Xi-Trump summit looming, the coming weeks will test whether Beijing can translate concern into meaningful de-escalation\u2014or if the Middle East crisis further complicates an already fraught superpower relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By: Juba Global News Network | JubaGlobal.com<br>(Compiled from official Chinese statements, Foreign Minister Wang Yi\u2019s briefing, international reporting, and analyst insights as of March 9, 2026. Diplomatic developments remain fluid amid ongoing hostilities.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the US-Israel-Iran war enters its second week on March 9, 2026, China has positioned&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1199,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[830,643,1,782],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6747","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-breaking-news","category-more-articles","category-news","category-world"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6747","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1199"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6747"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6747\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6749,"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6747\/revisions\/6749"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6747"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6747"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/directtopic.com\/jubaglobal.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6747"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}