China said on Wednesday that it will continue to play a constructive role in helping restore peace and stability in the Gulf and the broader Middle East, after US President Donald Trump said China had helped bring Iran to the negotiating table.

At a regular news briefing, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said that since the conflict involving Iran broke out, China has been actively working to promote peace and a ceasefire.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi has held 26 phone calls with relevant parties, and China's special envoy on the Middle East issue has traveled to the region in mediation efforts, she said.

She added that China and Pakistan had jointly proposed a five-point initiative on restoring peace and stability in the Gulf and the Middle East.

As a responsible major country, China will continue to play a constructive role and make contributions to restoring peace and security in the Gulf and the broader Middle East, Mao said.