China's top legislator, Zhao Leji, emphasizes the importance of economic development and negotiations in resolving conflicts, as the US-Israeli war on Iran continues. China's focus on peace is seen as a response to the devastating effects of war in Asia. The Boao Forum is a high-level gathering of governments and business leaders.

As the US-Israeli war on Iran continues, China’s top legislator, Zhao Leji, has told the Boao Forum for Asia – a high-level gathering of governments and business leaders – that power politics should be rejected in favour of economic development and conflicts should be resolved through negotiations. “The people of Asia, having endured the scourge of war and chaos, deeply understand the value of peace and stability,” said Zhao, chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, China’s...