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First up.
China has expressed readiness to work with Russia to help ease tensions in the Middle East.
In a phone call on Sunday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov agreed on the need
for a ceasefire and a return to dialogue.
Wang Yi said China and Russia, as permanent members of the UN Security Council,
should promote fairness and take objective and balanced approach.
Lavrov expressed deep concern over the escalating conflict,
calling for immediate toll to military operations and a shift towards political and diplomatic solutions.
So for more, joining us now on the line is Dr. Greg Barton, professor of global Islamic politics with Deking University.
So thank you very much for joining us today, Professor Greg Barton.