Trump says he believes China got Iran to negotiate, AFP reports

Trump says he believes China got Iran to come to the negotiating table

Iranian officials cited by NYT also say Beijing stepped in at last minute amid concern of economic fallout, as deadline loomed for Trump's threats to strike crucial infrastructure

Report: Trump Says He Believes China Got Iran to Negotiate

Trump Says China Played Role in Getting Iran to Negotiate: Report

President Donald Trump told Paris-based AFP news Tuesday that China was involved in Iran’s decision to talk and come to a two-week cease-fire. “I hear yes. Yes they were,” he said in a call with the international outlet. U.S. officials have said that China has an interest in a free and open Strait of Hormuz, as a net importer of energy. The strait south of Iran sees a fifth of the world’s energy supply pass through it, as well as other materials…

Trump Says China Helped Iran Seek Israel Ceasefire

Trump tells AFP he believes China urged Iran to negotiate a ceasefire. China welcomes the move—read the latest on Middle East talks.

Trump: China prompted Iran to negotiate ceasefire, AFP reports

WASHINGTON, April 8 — US President Donald Trump told AFP on Thursday that he believes China got Iran to negotiate a ceasefire in the war against Israel and the United States.The Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday that it welcomed the ceasefire, adding that China had made its own efforts towards realising lasting peace in the Middle East.“China has consistently advocated for an immediate ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, as well as …