"The Chinese side calls on the international community, especially major influential powers, to play a truly constructive role and prevent the situation from deteriorating further. The Chinese side is deeply concerned about the turmoil in the Middle East," a foreign ministry spokesman said.

China said it "opposes any action that violates Lebanon's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity, and opposes the intensification of conflicts."

"The Chinese side believes that the failure to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza is the root cause of the current turmoil in the Middle East. All parties should work to achieve a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza as soon as possible," Beijing's statement added. | BGNES