China urges immediate ceasefire amid escalated Iran conflict By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong, CUI HAIPEI in Dubai, UAE and Zhao Jia in Beijing | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-04-07 18:59

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202604/07/WS69d4e3a8a310d6866eb420df.html China is pushing for a return to talks and an immediate ceasefire as the Iranian conflict took an intense turn ahead of the United States-imposed deadline on Tehran.