China rejects US criticism, urges 'end to military operations' in Middle East

Beijing blames Middle East instability for global fuel crisis, calls for immediate ceasefire and rebukes US criticism. | Contesto: cronaca

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• China rejects US criticism, urges 'end to military operations' in Middle East

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China has forcefully rejected recent criticism from the United States, directly linking ongoing military operations in the Middle East to global fuel shortages and calling for an immediate end to all hostilities. The sharp rebuke was delivered by Chinese Embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu in response to comments from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, marking a public escalation in diplomatic rhetoric between the two powers over the root causes of economic instability. Speaking to Reuters, Liu Pengyu placed the blame for energy market disruptions squarely on the conflict. "The pressing task is to put an end to military operations at once and prevent the turmoil in the Middle East from further impacting the global economy," Liu stated. He argued that "the tense situation in the Middle East" was the primary driver of the disruptions, framing the call for a ceasefire as an urgent economic imperative for the world. The spokesperson's comments represent a clear effort to deflect US criticism and reframe the narrative surrounding the crisis. By positioning Beijing as a voice for economic stability tied directly to peace, China challenges the US stance and seeks to assert its own diplomatic influence. Liu emphasized that China has been actively working to de-escalate the conflict and pledged to "continue playing a constructive role" in regional affairs. This diplomatic position aligns with a broader foreign policy vision recently articulated by Chinese leader Xi Jinping. President Xi has previously outlined a four-point proposal for the region centered on the principles of "peaceful coexistence," respect for "national sovereignty," adherence to "international rule of law," and the coordination of security and development efforts. The embassy's statement serves as a practical application of this framework, positioning China as a champion of multilateralism and legal order. The exchange underscores the deepening geopolitical fissure between Washington and Beijing, where a regional conflict becomes another arena for strategic competition. China's move to directly connect military action to tangible global economic pain—specifically fuel shortages—aims to build...

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