Beijing: China said Friday that there was "no point in continuing" the Iran war as Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted his US counterpart Donald Trump on the final day of their Beijing summit. "There is no point in continuing this conflict, which should not have happened in the first place," said a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson in response to a question on whether the two sides discussed Iran and about Beijing's position on the war.

According to Anadolu Agency, the spokesperson emphasized the need to resolve the situation early as it benefits not only the US and Iran but also regional countries and the rest of the world. The spokesperson urged that the dialogue door, now opened, should remain so, encouraging efforts towards de-escalation and political settlements.

The Chinese official highlighted the significance of reopening shipping lanes promptly to stabilize global supply chains, as demanded by the international community. "It is important to reach a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire as soon as possible, enable peace and stability to return to the Middle East and Gulf region at an early date, and lay the foundation for building a sustainable security architecture for the region," the spokesperson added.

In an interview with FOX News, Trump mentioned that Xi expressed a desire to assist in resolving the conflict. "He said, 'If I can be of any help at all, I would like to be of help.' Anybody that buys that much oil has obviously got some kind of relationship, but he'd like to see the Hormuz Strait open," Trump stated.

Trump's visit to China is set against the backdrop of the ongoing Middle East conflict, which began after US and Israeli forces launched strikes against Iran on February 28, leading to Iranian retaliation against Israel and US allies in the Gulf, along with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. An indefinite ceasefire is currently in effect.