China urges 'calm and restraint' after US kills Iran general

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Last Updated : Jan 03 2020 | 1:15 PM IST

China on Friday appealed for restraint from all sides, "especially the United States", after top Iranian commander Qasem Soleimani was killed in a US strike in Iraq.

"We urge the relevant sides, especially the United States, to remain calm and exercise restraint to avoid further escalating tensions," foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said at a daily press briefing.

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First Published: Jan 03 2020 | 1:15 PM IST

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