China to Send Envoy to Ease Middle East Tensions

China will soon send a special envoy to countries across the Middle East, the Gulf, the Red Sea region, and the Horn of Africa to encourage dialogue and reduce tensions amid prolonged hostilities. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun announced the planned visits at a press briefing on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, as Beijing called for a sustainable ceasefire and negotiations to resolve regional disputes.

According to China's Foreign Ministry, the initiative aims to strengthen communication among the parties involved, facilitate diplomatic engagement, and prevent further deterioration of the security situation. Beijing said the visits would support efforts to ease tensions across the affected regions.

Guo said China was deeply concerned about the continuing fighting and its spillover effects across the Middle East and the Horn of Africa. The planned diplomatic outreach comes amid reports of intense fighting in Yemen and the Red Sea, alongside claims that the United States and Israel could resume military operations against Iran.

China has urged all relevant parties to resolve their differences through dialogue and negotiation and work toward a lasting ceasefire as soon as possible. The government presented the special envoy's visits as part of its continued efforts to promote peace talks and encourage engagement between the parties.

Guo said Beijing would use the visits to encourage communication and diplomatic engagement across the affected areas, with the goal of reducing tensions and limiting further escalation. The Foreign Ministry did not identify the countries the envoy would visit or provide a specific timetable for the trips.