China reiterated on Tuesday that it advocates for the peaceful resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue through dialogue and negotiation, as well as respect for Iran's legitimate right to peaceful uses of nuclear energy.

Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a news conference that Beijing calls for an immediate end to military operations and a return to dialogue and negotiation as soon as possible, in order to uphold the international nuclear non-proliferation regime, and to maintain peace and stability in the Middle East and the world.