China Expands Iran Diplomacy Before Trump Xi Summit

China is increasing diplomatic engagement over the Iran war before a major Trump-Xi summit. Beijing urged a ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz during talks with Iran. Analysts say China is positioning itself as a global diplomatic power broker. Experts say Beijing’s diplomatic approach tends to be carefully calibrated and low-risk. Others noted the significance of Beijing effectively summoning Iran’s foreign minister during a critical phase of negotiations. “It’s China exercising their leverage,” said Hoo Tiang Boon of NTU.

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