Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Lin Jian, said on Wednesday that China supports Iran in maintaining its stability, adding that Beijing has always opposed the interference in other countries' internal affairs and the use of force in international relations.
Chinese spokesperson also commented on the latest sanctions issued by US President Donald Trump on countries that do business with Iran. "China's position on the tariffs issue is very clear. Tariff wars have no winners. China will firmly protect its legitimate and lawful rights and interests," he said.
In a post on X, it said, "China hopes Iran will maintain stability and supports Iran in doing so. We always oppose interference in other countries' internal affairs and the use or threat of force in international relations."
Meanwhile, Iran has formally appealed to the United Nations Security Council and the UN Secretary-General, accusing the United States of inciting violence, interfering in Iran's internal affairs, and threatening military action, according to an official letter circulated by Iran's Permanent Mission to the UN. -- ANI
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