China warns against 'cycle of retaliation' after US troop deaths in Jordan | AFP

China warns against a "cycle of retaliation" in the Middle East after the United States vowed to respond to a drone attack on a base in Jordan that killed three American troops, which it blames on Iran-backed militants. The casualties -- the first US military deaths in an attack in the region since the Israel-Hamas war began -- raised fears of an escalating conflict, as fighting rages in Gaza.

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[screw]

Today's world is full of clowns, and doing nothing equals winning

[thomasboi]

the world is exactly one bad moment away from complete annihilation, with each passing day it goes from "if" to "when"

[soumyajitmodak]

US President to Chinese Government - United States doesn't need your lectures, we know how to deal with it 😂😂

[theAEDan]

As a resident of England, routinely betrayed by our rulers, all I can say is good luck China. If you could keep Newcastle out of the bombardment I’d appreciate it but really I’m past caring.

[akashagarwal]

I think this is last warning of china as in e ery matter.

[timg]

So, China would not retaliate ?

Probably explains why St Pancras station has not been levelled.

[Tererami]

When you think of it and have studied Chinese history you will know that direct comms to the international community re how to behave is unprecedented. And scary to think they are concerned about it.

[Buckbury]

It’s a case of don’t do as we do, do as we say.

[michaelgroves]

Warns? Hardly. He literally says "We hope..." The Press are like those kids in the playground egging on a fight.

[geoffsullivan]

{{{"DON'T TOUCH HER !"}}} {{{"STOP TOUCHING HER !"}}}

[strangemagic]

How would China react if something similar happened to their shipping or troops. Different story then I should imagine

[jimmccork]

His mouth is moving, so I’m guessing lies and disinformation.

[nozrul]

Can you guys leave the Uyghurs alone to show USA and Israel how it's done? No?

[ThefalseMessiah]

They must not know how stubborn us Americans are. 😂

[japfourme]

This has absolutely nothing to do with China!!

[pwg-hpib]

You only make treats when you're scared, otherwise you just do 😜

[JamesL]

Acting like china doesn't do the exact same thing in the South China Sea.... Very rich. Very effing rich.

[nopretribrapture]

if everyone turned the other cheek, what would the world be like? food for thought !

[smrufmg]

Warmonger really wants to set the world ablaze....

[troyamandajames]

China needs to have condemnation for Iran and it’s proxies, not ask America for restraint.