China pledges greater role as peace hopes clash with troop buildup in Middle East

中国承诺将发挥更大作用,和平希望与中东地区兵力集结相冲突

The Beijing Hour

2026-03-25

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Trade tensions have once again emerged as a key topic at this year's Boao Forum for Asia annual conference (01:07). Beijing says it will double down on playing a constructive role in promoting peace and an end to hostilities in the Middle East (11:42). China marks a decade since the approval of a key document which maps out the blueprint for developing the areas along the Yangtze River, the country's largest waterway (18:44).
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