China is stepping up its Iran war diplomacy ahead of Trump's summit with Xi
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for a comprehensive ceasefire in the Iran war during talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Beijing. The meeting comes ahead of a summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, where the conflict is expected to be on the agenda.
China's diplomatic role in the Iran war has come into focus following talks between Chinese and Iranian foreign ministers. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for a comprehensive ceasefire, saying China is deeply distressed by the war. The meeting between Wang Yi and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi occurred days before US President Donald Trump is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping. Wang Yi urged relevant parties to respond quickly to international calls to restore normal passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Araghchi's visit to Beijing is seen as a sign of coordinated messaging between China and Iran, with China leveraging its economic influence to push for an agreement to end the war. China's role is considered significant due to its status as Iran's biggest oil buyer and its ability to offer investment in postwar reconstruction.
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