Chinese FM addresses inquiry regarding Iranian ambassador claiming he hopes China can be a security guarantor in Middle East

When asked what China's stance is regarding reports that Iranian Ambassador to China claimed that he hopes China can be a guarantor of security in the Middle East, Mao Ning, a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, said at a regular press conference on Wednesday that "We hope all parties can properly resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation. Chinese side will also maintain communication with all parties and continue to make efforts to ease the situation and fully end the conflict."