US EditionA look at China's behind-the-scenes role in Iran war diplomacy
Xi called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen as Chinese diplomats held 30 calls with parties to push Iran back to talks, officials said.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the Strait of Hormuz to reopen this week, as Beijing seeks to project the image of a responsible global power amid Middle East tensions.
- Beijing leveraged its status as the biggest purchaser of sanctioned Iranian oil to urge face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan earlier this month, according to diplomats told The Associated Press.
- Since mid-April, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang has conducted 30 phone calls with regional parties, coordinating with Pakistan to present a five-point proposal calling for an end to hostilities.
- George Chen, a partner at The Asia Group, described Beijing's role as "irreplaceable," noting that China offers Tehran unique economic incentives few other nations can provide.
- Experts observe China's mediation strategy remains opportunistic, often occurring when conditions are conducive to agreement, while actions under President Donald Trump have strained traditional diplomatic alliances.
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