Xi calls for immediate end to all hostilities in West Asia
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an immediate end to hostilities in West Asia during talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Xi emphasized the need for continued negotiations to avoid renewed fighting and highlighted the importance of stabilizing energy supplies and international trade. The meeting comes after U.S. President Donald Trump's recent visit to China, amid escalating regional tensions.
- ▪Xi Jinping urged for an immediate end to hostilities in West Asia, describing the situation as critical.
- ▪The talks with Vladimir Putin focused on avoiding renewed fighting and ensuring energy supply stability.
- ▪Xi criticized unilateralism and called for closer China-Russia coordination to improve global governance.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday (May 20, 2026) called for an immediate end to hostilities in West Asia, saying the situation had reached a "critical juncture", as he held talks with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin here amid escalating regional tensions.Welcoming Mr. Putin at the Great Hall of the People, Mr. Xi said renewed fighting in the Gulf and the wider West Asia must be avoided and stressed that negotiations should continue.An early end to the conflict will help ease disruptions to energy supplies, industrial and supply chains, and the international trade order, the Chinese President said.The talks between Mr. Xi and Mr. Putin came days after U.S.
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