BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) -- China will double down on playing a constructive role in promoting peace and an end to hostilities, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday in response to a related query about the developments of the situation in the Middle East.

This photo taken on March 23, 2026 shows a destroyed building in a residential area after joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran in Tehran, Iran. (File photo: Xinhua)

Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a daily press briefing, adding China's diplomatic mediation efforts will not stop so long as the conflict rages on.

Lin noted that the spillover effects of the war in Iran continue to spread, dealing a heavy blow to the peace and stability in the Middle East and beyond. An immediate ceasefire and end to hostilities are the common expectations of the people of the region and the common call of the international community, Lin said.

Since the outbreak of the war, China has been working for a ceasefire and promoting peace, Lin said.

He also added that China will work together with regional countries and the international community to contribute to restoring peace and tranquility in the Gulf region at an early date.

Responding to a separate query, Lin said China is deeply concerned about the continued tension in the Middle East and its impact on regional and international peace and stability.

"Ceasefire and end to hostilities are the top priorities, and dialogue and negotiation are the way out of the deadlock," said Lin, adding that China supports all efforts for de-escalation of the situation and resumption of dialogue.