China pledges new humanitarian aid packages for Lebanon and Iran

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: June 17, 2026Country: China

World / International

China pledges new humanitarian aid packages for Lebanon and Iran

China has announced it will send a new round of humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Iran, expressing deep sadness over the humanitarian disaster. The foreign ministry spokesman said Beijing would play an active role in fostering regional peace.

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