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Wang Yi emphasized that the protection of civilians must remain a \u201cred line\u201d in any conflict. He said attacks on energy facilities and other non-military targets should not be carried out under any circumstances. He also announced that China would send a special representative to the Middle East to facilitate mediation efforts and encourage dialogue among the concerned parties. In addition, the Chinese foreign minister stressed the importance of keeping maritime routes safe for international shipping and trade, highlighting the need to ensure stability in key sea lanes amid the escalating tensions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BEIJING(National Times)- Wang Yi, the Foreign Minister of China, has announced that Beijing will send a special envoy to the Middle East to help mediate amid the ongoing regional tensions. 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