Chinese Government Middle East Issue Special Envoy Zhai Jun Meets with French Ambassador to China Bai Yutang

On April 7, 2026, China’s Special Envoy of the Chinese Government on Middle East Affairs, Zhai Jun, met with French Ambassador to China Bai Yutang by appointment, and the two sides exchanged views on the current tense situation in the Middle East. Bai Yutang said that France is deeply concerned about the escalation of the situation in the Middle East and the negative impact of the fighting on the global economy. China and Pakistan’s five-point proposal on restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and the Middle East is closely aligned with France’s position. France is willing to stay coordinated with China and work to restore peace and stability in the region. Zhai Jun said that the fighting is continuing to escalate and spill over, endangering peace and stability in the region and undermining the global economy and energy security. As permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, China and France should uphold justice and fairness, work together to promote peace and stop the war, help cool down regional tensions, and support the parties concerned in returning to the proper track of dialogue and negotiations. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs website)