China says preventing renewed war in West Asia is 'top priority' China said on Wednesday that preventing a renewed outbreak of hostilities in West Asia is a "top priority" in its diplomatic engagement with countries across the region. "The top priority is to avoid the resumption of hostilities in the Middle East that would bring disaster to the people of the region," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said at a press conference on Wednesday. Beijing "will support Iran and the United States in resolving disputes through negotiations, promote the finding of a political settlement to the Yemen issue, to help reach a proper and comprehensive solution to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz," she added.

China says preventing renewed war in West Asia is 'top priority' China said on Wednesday that preventing a renewed outbreak of hostilities in West Asia is a "top priority" in its diplomatic engagement with countries across the region. "The top priority is to avoid the resumption of hostilities in the Middle East that would bring disaster to the people of the region," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said at a press conference on Wednesday. Beijing "will support Iran and the United States in resolving disputes through negotiations, promote the finding of a political settlement to the Yemen issue, to help reach a proper and comprehensive solution to the opening of the Strait of Hormuz," she added.