Chinese language and Iranian international ministers meet whereas a tense ceasefire holds.
China is rising as a significant participant in international diplomacy – together with within the Center East.
In 2023, it helped re-establish diplomatic ties between Riyadh and Tehran.
Whereas it isn’t formally mediating efforts to finish the continuing struggle – each the USA and Iran want to China to assist de-escalate.
So, can it propel the 2 sides in the direction of that aim?
And if China makes a direct push to cease the preventing, how will its financial clout have an effect on the course of negotiations?
Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom
Friends:
Setareh Sadeqi – Assistant professor, Tehran College’s College of World Research
Scott Uehlinger – Former senior CIA officer and US Navy veteran
Andy Mok – Senior analysis fellow, Middle for China and Globalization
Printed On 7 Might 2026
