Yesterday afternoon (19th), Chinese President Xi Jinping had a telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, focusing on exchanging views on the Middle East situation, reported CCTV. In response to the current dynamic, Xi laid out four key ideas.

First, promoting a ceasefire is an urgent priority. Military force is not the right way to resolve international disputes, as it only exacerbates hatred and contradictions. The conflicting parties, especially Israel, should cease fire as soon as possible to prevent the situation from escalating and resolutely avert the spillover of war.

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Second, ensuring civilian safety is paramount. At any time, the red line of protecting civilians in military conflicts must not be crossed, and indiscriminate use of force is unacceptable.

Third, initiating dialogue and negotiation is the fundamental solution. Communication and dialogue are the correct paths to achieving lasting peace. The political resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue should remain steadfast, and efforts should be made to bring the Iranian nuclear issue back to the track of political resolution through dialogue and negotiation.

Fourth, international efforts to promote peace are indispensable. An unstable Middle East makes the world uneasy. The Israel-Iran conflict has abruptly escalated tensions in the Middle East, sending shockwaves to global security. The international community, especially major powers with special influence on the conflicting parties, should make efforts to de-fuse the situation, not the opposite. The United Nations Security Council should play a greater role in this.

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