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China warns Middle East at ‘critical juncture’ after Trump extends ceasefire
China warns that the situation in the Middle East is at a “critical juncture” after US President Donald Trump extended a ceasefire to allow Iran more time to negotiate.
“The current regional situation stands at a critical juncture transitioning between war to peace; the paramount priority remains to make every effort to prevent a resumption of hostilities,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun tells a news briefing.
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