On March 25, 2026, Special Envoy Zhai Jun of the Chinese Government on the Middle East Issue had a group meeting with the diplomatic envoys of the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) in China.

Zhai Jun stated that the ongoing hostilities pose a severe threat to security and stability in the Middle East. China attaches great importance to the legitimate security concerns of the GCC side, understands and supports the efforts of GCC countries to safeguard their own sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. China stands ready to continue maintaining close communication with the GCC side and to make unremitting efforts to contribute to de-escalating the situation.

The diplomatic envoys of the member states of the Gulf Cooperation Council in China briefed on their views regarding the current situation and expressed their hope that China will play a greater role in promoting the early restoration of peace and stability in the region.