China will continue to play a constructive role and contribute to restoring peace and security in the Gulf and the Middle East, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters on Wednesday, April 8. “Since the fighting began, China has worked actively to help bring about an end to the conflict,” she said. “Foreign Minister Wang Yi made 26 phone calls with his counterparts from relevant countries. The Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue traveled to the Gulf and Middle East region in a mediation effort. China and Pakistan jointly put forward the five-point initiative for restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and Middle East region. As a responsible major country, China will continue playing a constructive role and making positive contributions to restoring peace and tranquility in the Gulf and Middle East region.”