China 'deeply concerned' by attack on UAE nuclear power plant

Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun expressed China's deep concern on Tuesday regarding the recent attack on a nuclear-related power facility in the United Arab Emirates.

According to reports, a drone strike triggered a fire at an external power generator outside the core security zone of Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Region on Sunday.

In response, Guo said at a daily news briefing in Beijing that China "opposes armed attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities".

"China has always believed that the sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity of all countries in the Middle East and the Gulf region should be fully respected, and that civilians and non-military targets should be protected," he said.

"The most urgent task is to immediately achieve a comprehensive ceasefire and halt the fighting to prevent the conflict from spreading further," he added.