Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning

China opposes the military strikes against Iran by the US and Israel in violation of international law, and supports Iran in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, territorial integrity and national dignity, and in defending its legitimate rights and interests, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Friday. 

She made the remarks at a regular press briefing when asked what kind of support China has provided to Iran politically or otherwise and whether it involves military or other forms of support as the Iranian Foreign Minister stated that Russia and China support Iran politically and otherwise. 

China always advocates resolving issues through political and diplomatic means, calls for an immediate end to military actions, prevents the spread and spillover of the conflict, and avoids further escalation of the situation, the spokesperson added.

Global Times