China’s Wang Yi says Middle East war involving Iran “should never have happened,” urges talks as Trump-Xi meeting discussed

Where and when did Wang Yi make these comments?

He spoke at his annual press conference in Beijing on the sidelines of China’s National People’s Congress meetings on March 8. CNBC,NPR

What did Wang Yi say about the U.S. and China holding talks despite the Iran war?

He said the agenda for high-level exchanges is “already on the table” and urged both sides to prepare thoroughly, manage risks, and remove “unnecessary disruptions,” arguing that turning away from engagement would increase misperception and miscalculation. CNBC,Investing.com

What position did Wang Yi take on how the Iran conflict should be addressed?

He called the war one that should not have happened, warned against “the law of the jungle,” and urged a return to negotiations while saying externally driven regime change would not have popular support. Guardian,UDN,Ouest France