Beijing is intensifying its diplomatic efforts on the Iran conflict just days before a planned summit between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. While China is not an official mediator, all parties — including Washington and Tehran — acknowledge it has played an important behind-the-scenes role in de-escalation efforts. The timing of China’s diplomatic push, ahead of the high-stakes bilateral meeting, suggests that the Iran war may be a central agenda item.
China Enters the Diplomatic Arena Before Trump-Xi Summit
