Global Times, an official media daily of China, states in an editorial headline today that, “Global Security Initiative Offers a Valuable Reference for Breaking Middle East Deadlock.” The piece, taking off from the fact that, “this conflict has lasted for two full weeks, and is triggering a global oil crisis of profound concern,” states that “this is a war that should not have happened,” and that China “has been actively engaged in diplomatic mediation” since the beginning.
The editorial restates the principles announced by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on March 8 at his press conference during the Two Sessions proceedings. They are: “Respecting national sovereignty, rejecting the abuse of force, non-interference in internal affairs, promoting political settlement of hotspot issues, and major powers should play a constructive role. These principles offer clear guidance for easing tensions.”
The editorial puts down the various accusations against China regarding Iran, such as saying, either that China has “abandoned Iran” or is “protecting Iran.” It charged that, in fact, such “bloc confrontation narratives” seek to justify “the improper and unlawful actions of the U.S. and Israel.”
Instead, it is time for the international community to end “the current cycle of retaliation.” The editorial states that the vision of “the Global Security Initiative provides a valuable reference for all parties in addressing the Middle East’s security challenges.”
The editorial reviews China’s activities in this over the past two weeks, which included phone consultation “with the foreign ministries of 12 countries: Russia, Oman, Iran, France, Israel, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Pakistan, Qatar, and Egypt from March 1 to 12.”
China’s special envoy for the region Zhai Jun has been deployed personally to various nations. For example, on March 8, Zhai was in Riyadh; March 10, he conferred with ministers in the U.A.E.March 14, 2026 (EIRNS)—Global Times, an official media daily of China, states in an editorial headline today that, “Global Security Initiative Offers a Valuable Reference for Breaking Middle East Deadlock.” The piece, taking off from the fact that, “this conflict has lasted for two full weeks, and is triggering a global oil crisis of profound concern,” states that “this is a war that should not have happened,” and that China “has been actively engaged in diplomatic mediation” since the beginning.
