The Pakistan Times

BEIJING, 21 August, 2026 (Ghufran): China has said that US sanctions and economic pressure will not help resolve the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Washington has previously urged various governments, including China, to join its efforts to isolate Iran's economy. Responding to a question about US President Donald Trump's threats, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said sanctions and pressure would not contribute to resolving the issue. He urged all relevant parties to act responsibly and resolve the dispute through politic...