# Military means cannot solve Middle East issues, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson says

https://mins.news/en/item/128479

- China News Service, 2026-11-04 03:21 UTC
- World
- Original: http://www.ecns.cn/cns-wire/2026-11-04/detail-ihfmuiku4864255.shtml

> Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Tuesday that military action would not resolve issues in the Middle East and Gulf region, but would instead bring an escalation serving no one's interests. She urged relevant parties to pursue peace, settle disputes through dialogue and negotiations, and restore regional calm soon.

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