Amid US-Iran Tensions, China Steps Up Diplomacy with UAE and Spain

hina has intensified its diplomatic outreach as tensions linked to the US-Iran conflict escalate. In Beijing, Xi Jinping held high-level talks with UAE Crown Prince Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, calling for stronger strategic partnerships and the protection of multilateralism. While the UAE reaffirmed its commitment to deepening ties, Spain backed greater cooperation and dialogue. Meanwhile, China’s foreign ministry warned that rising US military activity could undermine the fragile ceasefire and escalate tensions further, urging all sides to prioritise dialogue and de-escalation. As geopolitical tensions mount, Beijing is positioning itself as a key diplomatic player seeking stability in an increasingly volatile global order.