China aims to show global leadership with Iran war diplomacy. US appears uninterested
China is increasing its diplomatic efforts to resolve the Iran war, proposing a five-point plan and gathering support from Gulf countries. The US appears uninterested in China's efforts, with officials describing them as 'performative' and 'messaging, not mediation'.
China is stepping up its diplomacy on the Iran war, putting forward a five-point proposal with Pakistan. China is also rallying support from Gulf countries and opposing a UN proposal to use force to open the Strait of Hormuz. The US appears uninterested in China's efforts, with officials describing them as 'performative'. China has been working to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and has diversified its energy sources. The country relies on Iran for only about 13% of its oil imports. China is calculating the potential pain from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and is working to cushion short-term shocks.
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