China’s Wang Yi Flags Iran Crisis Before Trump Visit
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- China is weighing its response to the Iran crisis as it prepares for President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing next month.
- Wang Yi delivered a 90‑minute press conference on March 8 2026 at the National People’s Congress, calling for an end to “a war that should not have happened”.
- Wang Yi warned that the war could lead to a return of “the law of the jungle”.
- Wang Yi highlighted the need for BRICS cooperation in his remarks.
- Iran is the focus of the crisis, with China calibrating its usual strong condemnation of massive military strikes on its close partner.
- National People’s Congress served as the venue for Wang Yi’s remarks.
Why it matters: By tempering its criticism of the Iran crisis, China aims to keep diplomatic channels open with both the United States and Tehran, a balancing act that could shape the tone of President Trump’s visit and influence broader regional stability in the near term.
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