Backing the most anti-Western Middle Eastern power was convenient until it wasn’t.| The Atlantic
Beijing likes allies who needle the U.S., but it values stability even more.| The Atlantic
Xi Jinping poses as a peacemaker but stokes disorder.| The Atlantic
On October 14, 2024, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a phone call with Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz at the latter's request.| www.mfa.gov.cn
On the afternoon of June 19, 2025, President Xi Jinping had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East.| www.fmprc.gov.cn