US EditionA Critical Discourse Analysis of Chinese Diplomatic Speeches on China-US Relations
- On June 15, 2025, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi denounced Israel's airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear sites and military installations during separate phone calls with Israeli and Iranian officials.
- The strikes, which began early Friday, prompted Wang to call Israel's actions a violation of the UN Charter and warn they risk regional destabilization and catastrophic consequences.
- Wang called on Israel and Iran to address their disagreements through peaceful communication, stressed the importance of diplomatic approaches rather than military action, and affirmed China’s willingness to contribute constructively to the resolution process.
- He described the strikes as setting a "dangerous precedent that could have disastrous consequences" and stressed the priority of preventing escalation to maintain Middle East stability.
- These diplomatic initiatives highlight China's expanding role in the Middle East and the broader international community's unified commitment to pursuing peaceful solutions amid escalating regional tensions.
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A critical discourse analysis of Chinese diplomatic speeches on China-US relations
Diplomatic discourse embodies the political concepts and stances of a government, from a critical perspective, it may imbed the power and ideology of the particular government. Previous studies have primarily focused on foreign political discourse, but few on Chinese diplomatic discourse especially the English texts, which are vital for the international community to accurately comprehend China’s diplomatic concepts. To fill the research gap, th…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called Israel’s attack on Iran an
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, in a conversation with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sarah, condemned Israel's attack on Iran, which he described as unacceptable and contrary to international law.
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi holds calls with Israeli, Iranian counterparts, ministry says
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi held phone calls with his Israeli and Iranian counterparts on Saturday, the foreign ministry said, in which he made clear to both Beijing’s support for Tehran. Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi. File photo: BRICS. The two Middle Eastern powers exchanged fire on Saturday, a day after Israel unleashed an unprecedented aerial bombing campaign that targeted Iranian nuclear and military facilities. International calls for …
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