Phone Call with Putin: Xi Sends Message Hinting at the United States

Chinese President Xi Jinping has said that in the Iran-Israel conflict, the international community—especially major powers with significant influence over the two sides—should take initiatives to reduce tensions, not the opposite. He made these remarks during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Although Xi did not explicitly name the United States, analysts believe his comments were primarily aimed at the recent stance of the U.S. and President Donald Trump, according to CNN.