Event details
Chinese President Xi Jinping said at a BRICS summit that the ongoing Middle East war has caused 'serious losses' across the region and does not serve the interests of any global power.
Context
Beijing's public criticism, delivered as a major buyer of Gulf oil, adds diplomatic pressure on Washington and Tehran to de-escalate as the conflict continues to disrupt energy exports China depends on.
- Local time
- 1:53 PM Jerusalem time, Sep 12, 2026
- Location
- BRICS Summit
- Relationship
- Update