China calls for 'calm' after US soldiers killed in Jordan

China has warned 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.

The strike on Sunday killed three American soldiers and wounded dozens. 

“We hope all relevant parties will remain calm and restrained … to avoid falling into a vicious cycle of retaliation and prevent further escalation of regional tension,” Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Wang Wenbin said.