Overview
- Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged an immediate halt to hostilities in Iran, calling the conflict a war that should never have happened and pressing for a return to negotiations.
- Wang said the agenda for high-level exchanges with the United States is on the table, but China has not confirmed the White House’s March 31–April 2 visit dates and says both sides remain in communication.
- He warned against tariff barriers and economic decoupling, arguing such moves would backfire, as the two countries navigate a fragile tariff truce from October 2025.
- Wang reaffirmed that ties with Russia remain steadfast and unshakeable, even as he stressed the need to manage differences with Washington.
- Reiterating Taiwan as the core of China’s interests, Wang cautioned against any move toward 'two Chinas,' and analysts noted the Iran war or Taiwan-related steps could still jeopardize the planned summit.