UN Human Rights Chief to Visit Washington Over Middle East Crisis

Chinese outlets highlight the UN call for all sides in the Middle East to "give peace a chance" and focus on ceasefire and dialogue. They stress that outside powers, including the US, should support de-escalation and humanitarian relief rather than fuel the fighting. They expect more diplomatic activity at the UN and in major capitals, but say progress depends on whether big powers back negotiations.

• •Chinese coverage emphasizes that all warring parties in the Middle East must halt attacks and start talks.
• •Reports in China link the UN rights chief’s trip to efforts to build support for a ceasefire among major powers.
• •Chinese commentators argue that US decisions on arms deliveries and vetoes at the UN Security Council shape the conflict’s length.
• •Media in China stress that protecting civilians and allowing aid into conflict zones should be the top priority.
• •Some Chinese voices say that if big powers coordinate, they can reduce the war’s impact on global trade and energy prices.