China ramps up mediation in Middle East with high-level diplomatic talks

China is stepping up its diplomatic engagement in the Middle East, with Special Envoy Zhai Jun meeting regional ministers as part of efforts to de-escalate tensions, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

According to a post on the ministry’s official X account, Zhai’s discussions focused on fostering dialogue and promoting stability in the region, Caliber.Az reports.

Continuing his efforts to mediate and de-escalate tensions, Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue met with the foreign ministers of #Bahrain, #Kuwait and #Egypt, as well as the Secretary-General of the #ArabLeague. He also held a phone… pic.twitter.com/dkmhK6xwHM

— Lin Jian 林剑 (@SpoxCHN_LinJian) March 18, 2026

“Continuing his efforts to mediate and de-escalate tensions, Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue met with the foreign ministers of Bahrain, Kuwait and Egypt, as well as the Secretary-General of the ArabLeague. He also held a phone conversation with the FM of Qatar,” the post by the ministry reads.

By Vafa Guliyeva