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China's Xi urges BRICS nations to work towards peace in the Middle East
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Xi Jinping, China's president, stated that China is willing to work with BRICS nations toward peace in the Middle East. China is Iran's largest trading partner and a major buyer of Iranian energy exports. The statement was made during BRICS discussions on regional affairs.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/13/chinas-xi-urges-brics-peace-middle-east.html