# China urges dialogue to ease Middle East tensions

https://mins.news/en/item/119042

- China News Service, 2026-10-28 08:13 UTC
- World
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-10-28/detail-ihfmqavp9413049.shtml

> China is urging relevant parties to settle disputes through dialogue and negotiation and work toward restoring peace and calm in the Middle East. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said China opposes attacks on civilian facilities, including civil aviation airports, after being asked about Houthi claims of strikes on Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry and airports.

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