US EditionHow China Is Positioning Itself Ahead of the Trump–Xi Summit
Beijing is pursuing ceasefire talks, a four-point peace plan and nearly 30 diplomatic contacts as it seeks leverage before the summit, analysts say.
- China is accelerating diplomatic efforts regarding the Iran war ahead of the mid-May summit with President Donald Trump, walking a diplomatic tightrope to avoid alienating Tehran while protecting the meeting's success.
- The summit, postponed once from March due to the conflict, shapes Beijing's strategy as officials told Reuters the dominant view is to "butter him up, give him a red-carpet welcome and preserve strategic stability."
- Foreign Minister Wang has held nearly 30 calls seeking a ceasefire while special envoy Zhai Jun toured five Gulf and Arab capitals; however, analysts note Beijing lacks military presence in the Middle East to back its words.
- Patricia Kim of the Brookings Institution said, "Beijing has shown zero interest in assuming such a role," after Iran requested Beijing serve as a ceasefire guarantor, leaving the United States to bear pressure.
- The May 14-15 summit will likely maintain a narrow focus, avoiding ambitious topics like market access, as Beijing prioritizes "mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation" to achieve a modus vivendi with the United States.
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