China Urges Ceasefire After US-Israel Strikes on Iran, Advises Citizen Evacuations

China has called for an immediate ceasefire following US and Israeli strikes targeting Iran, which reportedly killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Beijing urged respect for Iran's sovereignty and called for dialogue to avoid escalation. China's embassies in Israel and Iran advised citizens to evacuate via specified routes. Additionally, Hong Kong-based Cathay Group suspended Middle East flights due to rising regional tensions, rerouting flights to avoid the area. China's state media condemned the attacks as violations of international norms.