BEIJING, March 2 (Xinhua) -- China hopes that France will work with China to promote de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East and jointly uphold the basic norms of international relations, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday.

This photo taken on Feb. 28, 2026 shows a scene near the University of Tehran following attacks in Tehran, Iran. (Photo: Xinhua)

Wang made the remarks during a phone call with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot.