Beijing, China - March 19, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of press briefing in progress, reporters
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Lin Jian, spokesman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"During his visit, Special Envoy Zhai Jun outlined China's position on the current situation, emphasizing that promoting peace and a ceasefire is the fundamental way out of the crisis. He urged relevant parties to immediately stop military operations to prevent further deterioration, resolve issues through dialogue and negotiation, and address tensions and differences through political and diplomatic means. He pointed out that the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter should be upheld, and the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of GCC countries should be fully respected. Non-military targets should not be attacked, and maritime safety should not be disrupted. All parties expressed appreciation for China's fair stance and efforts to promote peace, looking forward to a greater role from China."
3. Reporters
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Lin Jian, spokesman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"Special Envoy Zhai Jun’s trip to the Middle East is part of China’s intensive diplomatic mediation efforts. China, as a responsible major power and a sincere friend to countries in the Middle East, bases its policy in the region on the promotion of reconciliation and peace. As long as the conflict drags on, our diplomatic mediation efforts will not stop."
5. Press briefing in progress

Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East issue recently traveled to the region as part of China’s intensive mediation efforts, urging relevant parties to immediately stop military operations and resolve issues through dialogue and negotiation, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a press briefing in Beijing on Thursday. He stressed that these efforts will continue as long as the conflict persists.

Lin briefed the media on Zhai's recent diplomatic activities in the Middle East. During his trip, Zhai met with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Egypt, as well as the secretaries-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the Arab League. He also had a phone conversation with Qatar’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi. All parties expressed appreciation for China's fair stance and efforts to promote peace, looking forward to a greater role from China, Lin added.

"During his visit, Special Envoy Zhai Jun outlined China's position on the current situation, emphasizing that promoting peace and a ceasefire is the fundamental way out of the crisis. He urged relevant parties to immediately stop military operations to prevent further deterioration, resolve issues through dialogue and negotiation, and address tensions and differences through political and diplomatic means. He emphasized that the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter should be upheld, and that the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of GCC countries should be fully respected. Non-military targets should not be attacked, and maritime safety should not be disrupted. All parties expressed appreciation for China's fair stance and efforts to promote peace, looking forward to a greater role from China," said Lin.

"Special Envoy Zhai Jun’s trip to the Middle East is part of China’s intensive diplomatic mediation efforts. China, as a responsible major power and a sincere friend to countries in the Middle East, bases its policy in the region on promoting reconciliation and peace. As long as the conflict drags on, our diplomatic mediation efforts will not stop," he added.